Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or coconut flour)
  • 2 Tbs light sesame oil (or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil)
  • 3 Tbs green onions, chopped with tops
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4- 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon  powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred)
  • 2 Tbs rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs soy sauce 
  • 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts 
  • 3 cups of cooked cauliflower rice 

Preparation 

  • Combine chicken and cornstarch (or coconut flour) in small bowl.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat.
  • Add chicken.
  • Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add green onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet.
  • Stir fry 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl.
  • Stir well.
  • Add to skillet.
  • Return chicken to skillet.
  • Stir until chicken is well coated.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice.