Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken (+ Instant Pot) MEAL PREP + VIDEO
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Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken makes the perfect easy weeknight meal. Best of all, this popular takeout favorite is lightened up with the same classic sweet & spicy flavors as your local restaurant...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo)
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 - 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks
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3-4 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
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**4 - 6 dried red chili peppers (to taste) found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store - see NOTE)
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2/3 cup roasted cashews (or roasted peanuts)
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1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 zucchini, chopped into halves
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Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
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<strong>Sauce</strong> (If you like this dish saucier - feel free to double the recipe)
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1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten free <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7UPXJG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=lifmadswe09-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASI
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1/2 cup water
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4 tablespoons honey (use raw for paleo)
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4 Tablespoons hoisin sauce (use gluten free or a homemade <a href="http://eatdrinkpaleo.com.au/paleo-hoisin-sauce-recipe/" class="ingredient-link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> paleo </a>
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes
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<strong>Cornstarch slurry</strong>
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2 tablespoons cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo)
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3 tablespoons water
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<strong>For meal prep</strong>
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Cooked rice, quinoa or noodles
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Lunch containers
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