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Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken (Paleo, Allergy-Free)

Published: Jun 7, 2017 · Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken (Paleo, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

Hold up! You are about to add a (healthy + delicious) addiction to your life! Kung Pao Chicken is always delicious; sitting there on the takeout menu, beckoning you with whispers of "order me! order me!". But, and that's a big BUT, it's not so allergy-friendly, gluten-free, and loaded with oil. If you like me, it can be a bit too spicy. I love my spice, but I also have health conditions that don't love it so much! Since I'm all about not missing out on the old favorites and classics, nothing stopped me from just whipping up a homemade recipe right in the cozy comfort of my own kitchen! Boy, am I glad I have this recipe under my belt now, because it is super delicious and not to mention so simple and easy!

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken (Paleo, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

New to Kung Pao Chicken? Don't worry! I'll give you the deets! With every ethnic dish there are numerous versions. Kung Pao may also be seen as Kung Po or Gong Pao. Basically it's chicken fried with a spicy chili sauce. Is it good? Uh, yea, it is fantastic! I made some changes though and there is no frying here, but baking in the one and only cast iron. I used some tangy tomato paste, vinegar, coconut aminos, apricot jelly, and some other spices to make my spicy chili sauce 100% drool-worthy. There are many components to this sauce, but each is essential! Long lists of ingredients are needed for authentic Asian cooking!

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken (Paleo, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

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Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

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  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts (cubed)
  • Kung Pao Sauce:
  • ½ Cup Tomato Paste
  • ¼ Cup Coconut Aminos
  • ¼ Cup Apricot Jelly
  • 2 TB Rice Vinegar
  • 1-2 TB Chili Paste
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Mustard
  • ½ Tsp Ground Sichuan Peppercorns*
  • ½ Tsp Chinese 5 Spice
  • ½ Tsp Ground Ginger
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds (to top)
  • Chopped Chives (to top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine all the sauce ingredients.
  3. Cube the chicken and place in a large bowl. Add the sauce and mix to coat all pieces.
  4. Place the cubed and coated chicken in a greased cast iron skillet and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through.
  5. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped chives if desired.

Notes

*You can use black pepper in substitution.
**This makes a lot of sauce. Use enough to coat your chicken breasts, but you may have some leftover!

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Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken (Paleo, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Delicious and easy, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout you can make at home! A recipe that's paleo, top 8 allergy-free, and with all the flavors and spice you love!

Like I mentioned in the notes, you may or may not have a lot of sauce (depending on the size of your chicken breasts!) But that's okay, save it for later 😉 Serve this gluten-free Kung Pao Chicken over rice or cauliflower rice if you need it grain-free! You can also adjust the spice levels to exactly your taste buds' liking! You will be in love no matter what though, I guarantee it 😉

So tell me:

+ What's your favorite Chinese takeout chicken dish? That's a tie between cashew chicken (recipe coming soon!) and orange chicken for me!

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  1. Atim at EffiFit

    June 19, 2017 at 9:50 am

    This looks delicious, I'm going to have to try it.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 19, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Liz

    June 14, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    oooooh this looks so juicy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 14, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      It is one of my faves!

      Reply
  3. Candi @ MakeAheadMealMom

    June 14, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    This looks so good! I love that it is allergen-free. I have such a hard time finding great meals for a family full of dairy and soy allergies. 😉

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 14, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Then you've come to the right food blog!

      Reply
  4. Artantana

    June 13, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    This looks awesome! Got to try it out! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

    Shantana

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 14, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Great, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Miz Helen

    June 13, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Your chicken looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 13, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Jessica

    June 12, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Oooh, that looks so delicious but it wouldn't kill my healthy eating track I've been on. Plus your photographs look absolutely amazing. I plan on trying this one out after I find some coconut aminos, I have no clue where to look.

    Keep up the great posts.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 12, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      You can use your normal soy sauce if you aren't soy (or gluten) free!

      Reply
  7. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle

    June 12, 2017 at 5:29 am

    I have never made this recipe you make it look delicious. Great that it is Gluten Free.

    The sauce sounds lovely and spicy.

    Kathleen

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 12, 2017 at 7:01 am

      I am sure you will love it!

      Reply
  8. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond

    June 12, 2017 at 2:34 am

    Hi Rebecca! Your photographs make the dish look so tempting. I've pinned and shared. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 12, 2017 at 7:00 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Midge @Peachicks' Bakery

    June 11, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    This looks amazing! I've heard a lot about coconut aminos and am definitely going to have to investigate them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 11, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      Best soy and gluten-free "soy sauce"!

      Reply
  10. Lisa (mummybakesdairyfree)

    June 11, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Looks delicious! Love that it's soya free too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 11, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Always what you can expect from Strength and Sunshine!

      Reply
  11. Susanne

    June 11, 2017 at 8:13 am

    That looks delicious Rebecca! Pinning for this weeks menu 😉

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 11, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Awesome, enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Melissa @ Insider The Kitchen

    June 09, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    By far one of our favorite recipes. This looks way much better than my kung pao, yummy…

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 10, 2017 at 6:41 am

      I just think you need to make it more 😉 Kung Pao everyday!

      Reply
  13. Jovita @ Yummy Addiction

    June 08, 2017 at 7:32 am

    Looks like a perfect weeknight dinner. Bookmarking to try next week!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 08, 2017 at 11:23 am

      It is! Thanks!

      Reply
  14. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

    June 08, 2017 at 3:27 am

    Love how you've reduced the oil in this normally oil overladen Chinese classic Rebecca!

    I actually find that I tend to just taste the oil if I order a Chinese takeout now, so prefer to make them at home.

    Thanks for this much healthier version!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 08, 2017 at 5:57 am

      Restaurants always overdo it on the oil, salt, sugar, you name it! Homemade is always better!

      Reply
  15. Elise Cohen Ho

    June 07, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I happily shared with my gluten free people. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 08, 2017 at 5:56 am

      I bet.

      Reply
  16. Terryn Winfield

    June 07, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I made something similar to this the other night, but yours looks so much better. I guess I need to rethink mine!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 08, 2017 at 5:55 am

      Just give mine a whirl!

      Reply
  17. regine

    June 07, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    looks so delish! I am definetely goiing to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 08, 2017 at 5:55 am

      Great, let me know!

      Reply
  18. Rebecca Smith

    June 07, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    BINGO! Got all those ingredients...know what I'm having for dinner tomorrow now

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Woohoo! I know you'll enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Victoria with One Sharp Mama

    June 07, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    I love finding new allergy friendly recipes

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Well you came to the right place!

      Reply
  20. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    June 07, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Yum! I love kung pao chicken! So excited to make it at home!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Awesome! It is such a great one!

      Reply
  21. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    June 07, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Who needs takeout when you can make this at home....and you know exactly what is in it! Delicious.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Right! Just the way I want it (and need it)!

      Reply
  22. Sara Giboney

    June 07, 2017 at 11:43 am

    This looks delicious! I never try making Chinese food at home, but this seems doable. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      It is SO doable and SO worth it!

      Reply
  23. Rebecca Hicks

    June 07, 2017 at 11:14 am

    This recipe sounds amazing! I am doing Whole30 right now, and when I finish I'm planning on sticking to more of a paleo diet. Pinning to use later 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Awesome! I know you'll love this flavor-packed dish!

      Reply
  24. Marie, Mamma's Cooking

    June 07, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Looks great! I will definitely have to try this. My gluten-free family will love it! We like to make chicken friend rice at home. I made it with cauliflower rice not too long ago and it was delicious! Still perfecting my recipe so will hopefully share it soon. 😉

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Any takeout dish make homemade is always a winner with my family!

      Reply
  25. Bintu - recipes from a pantry

    June 07, 2017 at 9:55 am

    My husband loves Kung Pao chicken but I've never made it for him so bookmarking this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      I know he will enjoy some homemade!

      Reply
  26. Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary

    June 07, 2017 at 9:55 am

    This looks so good! Even though it's 10 AM; I'd totally eat a bowl of it right now!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      I see no problem with that 😉

      Reply
  27. Jennifer

    June 07, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Looks yummy. I've pinned to my food board for future reference.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Great! Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Connie

    June 07, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Yummy!! I am making this for dinner tonight!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Fantastic! Let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  29. Kaye

    June 07, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Kung Pao is one of my favorite dishes. I will definitely try this recipe! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 07, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      It is so yummy! Thanks Kaye!

      Reply

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