Kung Pao Chicken Noodles: Easy Weeknight Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and easy recipe for Kung Pao Chicken Noodles using turkey bacon, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces noodles
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and sauté until just tender.
- Stir in the cooked noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon back into the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace turkey bacon with tofu.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to manage spice levels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Kung Pao Chicken Noodles, turkey bacon, weeknight dinner