Kung Pao Turkey

Kung Pao Turkey

Ready in 30 mins

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb boneless and skinless turkey breasts cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup canola oil

Stir-Fry

  • 1.5 tbsp peanut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 8 red chilies dried
  • ¼ cup peanuts dry-roasted, unsalted
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into small ¾ inch cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into small ¾ inch cubes

Kung Pao Sauce

  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or no sodium added
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Garnish

  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Prepare turkey:  Toss the turkey with the ¼ cup cornstarch and salt, ensuring each turkey piece is covered in cornstarch.
  • Fry the turkey: Heat oil and fry the turkey until golden brown. When finished cooking, drain turkey and set aside.
  • Make Stir-Fry and sauce: Add peanut oil to the wok and heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red chillies to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add green pepper, red pepper, and peanuts to it and sauté for a minute. Add soy sauce and mix well. Mix vegetable broth and cornstarch in a separate bowl and add to the wok. In 20 seconds, you’ll notice the sauce start to thicken from the cornstarch.
  • Add fried turkey to it, mix well and heat through. Stir in green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Tips & Tricks

Add some red chilli flakes for extra spiciness

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 33gFat: 24gSodium: 1095mg

Credit:

Suki Hariharan / @relishthebite