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Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time4 hrs 10 mins

I wanted to share my spin on a classic take out item: Kung Pao Chicken. Not only is this a healthier alternative, its made in a slow cooker too! I love how easily this comes together (especially if you have an instant pot) and how deliciously spicy it is with the red pepper flakes and whole red chilis! Who needs take out when you can make this!

 3 tbsp coconut oil
 1.50 lbs chicken breasts (roughly 2-3 chicken breasts) 1 inch cubes
 5 tbsp cornstarch
 0.13 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp black pepper
 68 dried red chili peppers
 0.50 cup raw unsalted cashews
 1 red bell pepper cubed
 1 medium zuchinni
 1 cup snow peas
 1 small onion cubed
 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
Sauce
 0.50 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
 0.50 cup water
 3 tbsp honey
 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
 1 tsp garlic paste
 1 tsp ginger paste
 2 tsp Fix Sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
1

Heat a pan (medium) or your instant pot (more setting). Add coconut oil and wait for it to melt.

2

Mix your chicken with 2 tbsp of cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to your hot pan or instant pot and saute for about 5 minutes until you have a nice color to the chicken. Add the chicken to the slow cooker if you are using a slow cooker.

3

Mix all the ingredients for your sauce (soy sauce, water, honey, hoisin sauce, garlic paster, ginger paste, and Fix Sriracha sauce) and add to your chicken. Close the lid and cook on high for 1.5 hours or on low for 3 hours. Make sure and check to see if your chicken is done after an hour on high, or 2 hours on low. You want your chicken to hold its shape.

4

Once chicken is done, add all your veggies (onions, bell pepper, zucchini, and snow peas). If the sauce is not thick enough, you can also add a cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp of water) and mix well. Add your cashews and slow cook on high for another 20-30 minutes or low for 45 minutes.

5

Once done, add your chili peppers and chili flakes. Add sesame seeds and green onions for an optional garnish. Serve hot on top of rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

~6-8 servings

Amount per serving
Calories258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 49mg17%
Sodium 754mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 23g
Potassium 351mg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.