⏱ 28 min total

Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ tsp Cornstarch; ½ tsp Sesame oil; ¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; 1 tbsp Water; ½ tsp Honey; ⅛ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tbsp Coconut oil; ½ pepper Chili pepper; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tbsp Sichuan Pepper; 1 tbsp chopped Scallions; 1 ½ tbsp Cashews

Per 1 serving · 174 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

287

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
41% of calories
Carbs
10g
14% of calories
Fat
14g
45% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Kung Pao Chicken (174 g) has 287 calories, with 30 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (45% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), niacin (73% DV) and Vitamin B6 (79% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 37%, 25% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

165cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

10g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein59%
Niacin73%
Vitamin B679%
Pantothenic acid38%
Iron23%
Phosphorus49%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K15%
Thiamine13%
Riboflavin (B2)17%
Vitamin B1210%
Choline18%
Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium37%
Saturated fat25%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 18 min

1
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2
In a small saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water until smooth.
3
Add honey and ginger to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, then remove from heat.
4
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the dried chili peppers, garlic, and Sichuan pepper for 30 seconds.
5
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Stir in the scallions and sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
6
Sprinkle with chopped cashews and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (174 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	14 μg	2%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	18 μg	15%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	17%
Niacin	12 mg	73%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	79%
Folate (B9)	20 μg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	38%
Choline	99 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	28 mg	3%
Iron	2 mg	23%
Potassium	525 mg	11%
Magnesium	77 mg	18%
Phosphorus	341 mg	49%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	37%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	29 μg	53%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	73 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	3 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 287 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

54min
Walking (3.5 mph)
34min
Cycling (moderate)
24min
Running (6 mph)
40min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Kung Pao Chicken?

One serving of Kung Pao Chicken (1 serving) has 287 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Kung Pao Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 41% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Kung Pao Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Kung Pao Chicken?

847 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Kung Pao Chicken?

4.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (174 g)

Calories287

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 4.9g	25%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 847mg	37%
Total carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 4.2g
Protein 30g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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