Kung Pao Chicken
Ideal Protein Phase:
1-4
Recipe Category:
Main Entree
Poultry
Ingredients
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6 oz. chicken breast, cubes
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1 tsp grape seed oil
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½ cup green bell peppers, chopped
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1 red chili, de-seeded and chopped
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1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp garlic, minced
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1 tbsp low carb ketchup
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1 tsp sugar substitute
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½ tsp ground ginger
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½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup canned bamboo shoot strips,
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Drained
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2 tbsp green onions, chopped
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1tbsp hot chili sauce
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1 tsp grape seed oil
Directions
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Season chicken with sea salt, pepper and ground ginger
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In a hot, non stick pan, add the oil. Once hot, add chicken. Let cook until browned, 6-8 minutes
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In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients.
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Once the chicken is browned, add the vegetables, red chili and drained bamboo shoots to the pan. Allow to cook 3-4 minutes
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Add the sauce mixture to the pan and let simmer. It should have a sticky texture when done.
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Garnish with green onions.