![]() Tools Used in the making of this Panda Express Kung Pao Spaghetti: If you want to cut down the fat even further you can either ditch the peanuts in the pan and just sprinkle a couple of crushed peanuts on top or cut down on the oil by using half. You’ll love this Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken, even if you have never enjoyed it at Panda because the amount of oil per serving is just 1 tablespoon and with the addition of white meat chicken, zucchini and bell peppers, this dish is very healthy even though it is “take out.” Or if you fancy additional Chinese food recipes but don’t need them to be Panda Express Copycats… check out: Serve it up with your favorite Panda Express recipes… especially the ones you can find here on the Panda Express Recipes Index where I have EVERY SINGLE Panda Express recipe including Panda Express Orange Chicken, Panda Express Chow Mein, Panda Express Mushroom Chicken and more! Sometimes being an internet detective pays off! ![]() Sometimes in obscure places like the Spicy Cashew Chicken that was only shared on a morning show on a local broadcast or this recipe which was shared in a local news story about a location opening up in Honolulu in 2007. In fact in the list below the Spicy Cashew Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken Spaghetti are authentic recipes released by the restaurants. When I happen to land on authentic recipes that the restaurants have shared, then i feel like it is an even more exciting “get” and I move those recipes to the top of the list to test. There is just some part of me that finds something I love and then I need to figure out a way to make it at home. You know me, I absolutely love copycat recipes. Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken recipe straight from the source! A chef from Panda Express gave the recipe to a reporter in Honolulu and now I am bringing it to you with the addition of zucchini and red bell pepper just as it is served in the restaurants. ![]() You can always sprinkle with more at the end if you want more spice.Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken with zucchini, bell peppers and crunchy peanuts in an easy ginger garlic sauce, the recipe is authentically Panda Express! To make sure you don't get the chicken dish too spicy, add less red pepper flakes than called for initially. (This is NOT the time to check your email! -)) It gets mushy pretty quickly and is not as tasty (in my opinion).Ĭutting thick slices helps with this as well as watching your pan and the timing of the covered cooking. Let me know how hot you like yours in the comments below! More Tips It was still quite spicy, so I reduced the finished recipe down to one-half teaspoon or less depending on what your family likes. but then I realized - "Hey, this is hot stuff - that's probably way too much!"įortunately for me and my boys, I reduced it to only 1 teaspoon (one third of the mistaken original) in time before mixing it all together. One fun side note: I actually added 1 whole tablespoon initially to the marinade. Plus, this ingredient is easy to add more or less to your family's liking. ![]() I decided using red pepper flakes was a very reasonable substitute. I really try to make all my recipes approachable for the average cook and not use exotic or difficult-to-find ingredients if possible. The original recipe for Panda Express kung pao chicken uses hot dried red peppers in the recipe, but I don't have any of these (or know where to get them easily). You will then add the remaining marinade liquid during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This step will create a more flavorful base for your recipe. Make sure to marinate the chicken while the pan heats up. Plus, it's so quick to make - only 30 minutes from start to finish - you'll have it ready to serve before you would have gotten to the nearest restaurant (or have it delivered)! Tips for the Best Kung Pao Chicken It's more delicious (in my opinion), and, of course, it's cheaper to make at home. If you love Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken, then you'll really love this copycat recipe of mine. ![]()
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