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High-Protein Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper — 380 kcal, 51g Protein

Quick answer

One serving of Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper has 51 g of protein and 380 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.

Protein / serving51 g
Calories / serving380 kcal
Protein ratio13.3%
Prep time28 min
Servings4
Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper

Adapted from slenderkitchen.com

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Stir-Fry
  • boneless skinless chicken breast150 g
  • sesame oil5.0 g
  • Garlic2.5 g
  • fresh ginger1.2 g
  • Vegetables
  • celery30 g
  • red bell pepper38 g
  • Sauce
  • low sodium soy sauce7.5 g
  • sriracha5.5 g
  • black pepper0.2 g
  • Garnish
  • unsalted peanuts10 g
  • green onion5.0 g
Protein51 g
Carbs8 g
Fat16 g
Calories380

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients Chop chicken breast into bite-size cubes. Tip: Pat chicken dry first for better browning.
  2. Prep Ingredients Mince garlic and ginger.
  3. Prep Ingredients Chop celery and red pepper into small pieces.
  4. Prep Ingredients Mix soy sauce, sriracha, and black pepper in a small bowl. Tip: Adjust sriracha to your heat preference.
  5. Cook the Chicken Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the Chicken Add chicken, garlic, and ginger. Cook 5-7 min until done. Tip: Don't crowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
  7. Cook the Chicken Remove chicken and set aside.
  8. Cook the Vegetables Add the remaining sesame oil to the same pan.
  9. Cook the Vegetables Add celery and red pepper. Cook 5-7 min until tender-crisp. Tip: Keep them crunchy — don't overcook.
  10. Combine & Finish Return chicken to the pan.
  11. Combine & Finish Pour sauce over everything and add peanuts.
  12. Combine & Finish Toss and cook 1-2 min until sauce thickens.
  13. Combine & Finish Rest 2-3 min, then top with chopped green onions. Tip: Resting lets the sauce absorb into the chicken.
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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper?+
One serving has 51 g of protein and 380 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 202 g of protein total.
Is Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.133 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper?+
One serving is 380 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 1521 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Pepper recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from slenderkitchen.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.