A Kung Pao Chicken Story and the GB40 Sale! Recipe
Ingredients
- 450g (1lb) chicken
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 2 tablespoons for sauce
- 4-6 fresh or dried red chillies
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black vinegar
- 2 green onions (scallions), chopped
- steamed rice or cauliflower ‘rice’, to serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 337g | |
| Calories 672 | |
| Calories from Fat 419 | 62% |
| Total Fat 46.51g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 13.3g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium 662mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 2.11g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.67g | 0% |
| Protein 57.9g | 93% |
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