Calories in Kung Pao Chicken

Global🟢 Vegetarian (Egg)

Also known as: gong bao chicken, spicy peanut chicken

Typically prepared: stir fried. Quick stir frying uses less oil than deep frying — but steaming would be ~20% lighter.

438

calories per 1 plate (250g)

25g

Carbs

36.3g

Protein

22.5g

Fat

3.8g

Fiber

What's in Kung Pao Chicken?

Approximate ingredient breakdown by weight

Chicken breast

40%

Sauce

20%

Vegetables

15%

Peanuts

12%

Oil

Chili peppers

Regional Variations

The same dish, different traditions

Sichuan original

Sichuan peppercorns, more authentic spicing

≈ Similar calories

American Chinese

Sweeter sauce, less spicy, more vegetables

≈ Similar calories

Nutrition per 100g

Calories175 kcal

Carbohydrates10g

Protein14.5g

Fat9g

Fiber1.5g

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Sources & Disclaimer

Nutritional values are approximate and based on standard recipes and preparation methods. Data compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT/NIN Hyderabad), and established nutritional references.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central · NIN India (IFCT)