Kung Pao Chicken (Panda Express)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie option, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer more nutrients, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Marinate the chicken breast fillet with soy sauce, cornstarch, baking soda, and Shaoxing wine for about 15-30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and water.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until cooked through.

Add the garlic, zucchini, red bell pepper, and dried chilis to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.

Add the raw peanuts and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute or two until the sauce thickens.

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