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Kung pao chicken

From the video “How to Make Jet Tila's Kung Pao Chicken | Ready Jet Cook | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.31*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$16.69* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
23

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain peanuts, gluten, shellfish, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$12.92*for the batch in the video
~$4.31*per serving

You save about ~$16.69* per serving (79% less*) than ordering it out — ~$50.08* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

12 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: baking soda, chinese chicken powder, sichuan peppercorn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, neutral high-temperature oil

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 73% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving323 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat16 g20%
Saturated fat2.7 g14%
Sodium972 mg42%
Carbohydrate17 g6%
Fiber2.7 g10%
Total sugars3.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein30 g59%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+12 of 20
  • Saturated fat−8 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 19 of 20 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for boneless chicken thighs, baking soda, cornstarch, cooking oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce and 9 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: Sichuan peppercorn, neutral high-temperature oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • mixing bowls
  • spoon
  • measuring cup
  • wok
  • stove
  • wok shovel

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact ingredient quantities for most ingredients were not specified.
  • Cooking times and heat levels were approximate.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Network’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Kung pao chicken

What makes Food Network's Kung pao chicken recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Kung pao chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Wok must be screaming hot or chicken steams, not sears. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Kung pao chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Kung pao chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Kung pao chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Kung pao chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Kung pao chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 23 ingredients across 20 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Kung pao chicken?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.