Kung Pao Noodles and Chicken

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked fine egg noodles (3 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 envelope (7/8 ounce) hot and spicy kung pao chicken Oriental seasoning mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
  • Crushed red pepper, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain noodles as directed on package; keep warm.
  • 2
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • 3
    Stir seasoning mix (dry), water, sugar and soy sauce into chicken. Heat to boiling. Stir in onions. Boil 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened. Stir in noodles; toss to coat.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with peanuts and red pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
275
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
1040mg
Total Carbohydrate
18g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 3 Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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