Kung Pao Ground Chicken

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Such an easy weeknight dinner! Great for leftover lunch the next day as well!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lbs Ground Chicken
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil – divided
  • 1 Large Red Bell Pepper – minced
  • 1 Large Zucchini – minced
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp Dried Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion (white part only) – diced
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground Garlic
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Arrowroot Flour (or cornstarch) mixed with 4 Tbsp water
  • Optional –  dry roasted peanuts, crushed

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat a large wok/skillet on high heat for 10 seconds.
  2. When hot, add 1 Tbsp Olive Oil and Ground Chicken.
  3. Cook until a good crust forms before breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the wok onto a clean plate.
  5. Add the other Tbsp of Olive oil, red bell pepper and zucchini.
  6. Cook on high for 1-2 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
  7. Add the crushed red pepper, green onions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and cooked ground chicken; mix well.
  8. Stir in rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and water mixed with arrowroot flour.
  9. Bring mixture to a boil for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
  10. Garnish with crushed peanuts if desired.