Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Calories & Price

This popular dish combines savory, spicy, and sweet flavors to create a deliciously savory dish. It features tender chicken stir-fried with crunchy peanuts and crisp vegetables in a zesty sauce. For a bold, vibrant taste, we combine soy sauce, chili peppers, and sweetness. Perfectly balancing textures and heat, it stands out from the crowd. Every time, Panda express Menu delivers a satisfying and flavorful meal.

• Bowl: It’s a tasty, spicy bowl of chicken with crunchy peanuts and a kick of chili peppers from Panda Express.
• Plate: The Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken plate comes with a variety of delicious sides.
• Big Platter: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is one of the highlights of your Family Meal Big Platter.

Kung Pao Chicken Nutrition Fact

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Sauce

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is not complete without the sauce that coats the chicken, vegetables, and peanuts. Added to the entrée, it gives it its signature combination of spicy and savory flavors. Typically, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and dried chili peppers are added to the sauce. With soft chicken and crunchy peanuts, the flavor profile is slightly tangy, sweet, and savory.

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

You can make Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken at home using these simple steps if you cannot visit a store.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4-5 dried chili peppers (optional for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

Here’s an easy step-by-step list for making a Panda Express-style Kung Pao Chicken:

1. Make the Sauce
   • Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a little water in a bowl.
   • Stir until smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
2. Cook the Chicken
   • Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok over medium heat.
   • Add cubed chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
3. Sauté the Veggies
   • Add chopped bell peppers, onion, ginger, and garlic.
   • Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.
4. Add Peanuts and Sauce
   • Stir in peanuts and dried chili peppers (optional).
   • Pour in the sauce and cook until it thickens and coats everything.
5. Serve
   • Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.

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