Earl's Kung Pao Protein of Your Choice

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Earl's Kung Pao Protein of Your Choice, a customizable and flavor-packed stir-fry bursting with bold, fiery, and savory notes. This Asian-inspired dish invites you to choose your favorite protein—whether it's tender chicken, juicy shrimp, crispy tofu, or succulent beef—perfectly complemented by the crunch of roasted peanuts, vibrant bell peppers, and fragrant aromatics like garlic and ginger. A mouthwatering sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of sesame oil coats every ingredient with a rich, satisfying glaze. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, offering a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen. Serve it over steamed rice for a wholesome, spicy-sweet dish you'll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Protein of your choice (chicken breast, shrimp, tofu, or beef)
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 6 pieces Dried red chilies, broken into halves
• 1 cup Roasted peanuts
• 2 pieces Bell peppers (any color), diced
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your protein by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. If using tofu, press it well to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Set this sauce mixture aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your chosen protein and cook until fully cooked through. This will take about 4-5 minutes for chicken or beef, 2-3 minutes for shrimp, or 5-6 minutes for tofu. Remove the protein from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 6

Return the cooked protein to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce mixture over the top. Stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 7

Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and fully combine with the protein and vegetables.

Step 8

Stir in the roasted peanuts and sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy with steamed white or brown rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1365.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2449.4

Total Fat 150.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 54.0g
Cholesterol 426.0mg	0%
Sodium 3840.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.6g
Protein 207.1g	0%

Vitamin D 65IU	0%
Calcium 265.6mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 3417.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 12.7%