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Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken with Cauliflower Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

A flavorful and safe take on Kung Pao Chicken, using tamari instead of soy sauce and served with cauliflower rice. Packed with protein and veggies, it's a quick and easy lunch option.

45m4 servings
Contains peanutContains soyContains sesame
380 cal|40g protein|20g carbs|15g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken breast
  • 1 medium head Cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup Tamari
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 2 stalks Green onions
  • 1/4 cup Dry roasted peanuts
  • 4-6 Dried chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot starch

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with arrowroot starch.
  2. 2Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.
  3. 3In a bowl, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil.
  4. 4Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  5. 5Add ginger, garlic, and chili peppers to the wok and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Add bell pepper and cauliflower rice to the wok and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and cook until the sauce has thickened.
  8. 8Garnish with green onions and peanuts before serving.

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