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Kung Pao Chicken (Sunflower Seed Butter) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Kung Pao Chicken (Sunflower Seed Butter)

A classic Chinese dish made safe for peanut allergies by substituting sunflower seed butter for peanut butter. This recipe maintains the original flavors while ensuring safety.

20m prep + 25m cook4 servingsSafety: 98/100
Contains wheatContains soyPEANUT-free
550 cal|45g protein|55g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 6 whole Dried red chili peppers
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3 stalks Scallions
  • 3 tbsp Sunflower seed butter
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. 1Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and marinate with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add dried red chili peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in sunflower seed butter and honey until well combined.
  6. 6Add chopped scallions and stir for another minute.
  7. 7Serve hot over cooked white rice.

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