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Kung Pao Chicken Thigh Fried Rice with Red Bell Pepper and Peas

ready in 15 minutes

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Peanuts, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 8 oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • Info
    3 fl. oz. Kung Pao Sauce
  • 2 oz. Peas
  • Info
    ½ oz. Roasted Peanuts

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    57g
  • Net Carbs
    53g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    1310mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat chicken thighs dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

    If using chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1" pieces. If using steak strips, separate into a single layer and pat dry.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    If using steak strips, follow same instructions and cook until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes. If using ground turkey, add a pinch of salt and follow same instructions, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, 7-9 minutes.

    Transfer to a plate.

    Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  2. 2

    Heat Rice and Prepare Ingredients

    Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until warm, 2 minutes.

    Fluff rice with a fork.

    While rice microwaves, stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/4" slices.

    Coarsely chop peanuts.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bell Pepper

    Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-high heat.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil and red bell pepper to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Add chicken, rice, peas, kung pao sauce, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until heated through, 30-60 seconds.

    If using steak strips or ground turkey, follow same instructions.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with peanuts. Bon appétit!

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