Kung Pao Chicken
A Sichuan stir-fry of diced chicken, dried chilies, and roasted peanuts in a sweet-spicy-sour sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and Shaoxing wine.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken
- roasted peanuts (Peanut)
- dried red chilies
- Sichuan pepper
- soy sauce (Soy)
- Shaoxing wine
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- garlic
- ginger
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- peanuts as a core structural ingredient
- Shaoxing wine (wheat-based)
- soy sauce (wheat + soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in Kung Pao Chicken.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce and Shaoxing wine both contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely contains restrictionRoasted peanuts are a core ingredient wok-fried into the dish.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTraditional Kung Pao uses peanuts (a legume), not tree nuts. Some modern versions add cashews.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in traditional Kung Pao Chicken.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in traditional Kung Pao Chicken.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in Kung Pao Chicken.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is a primary sauce ingredient.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame oil is sometimes used as a finishing ingredient. Verify.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in Kung Pao Chicken. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce and Shaoxing wine both contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Roasted peanuts are a core ingredient wok-fried into the dish. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Traditional Kung Pao uses peanuts (a legume), not tree nuts. Some modern versions add cashews. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in traditional Kung Pao Chicken. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in traditional Kung Pao Chicken. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in Kung Pao Chicken. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is a primary sauce ingredient. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame oil is sometimes used as a finishing ingredient. Verify. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most peanut-dense dishes in Chinese cuisine. Peanuts are wok-fried into the dish as a structural ingredient, not a garnish. The sauce contains both soy sauce and Shaoxing wine, both of which contain wheat. Wok cross-contamination with peanut oil is near-certain.
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