Not only this Kung Pao Chicken recipe was super good but it just took me less than 20 minutes to get it together. Lately I am on a roll with winner recipes.

You can make this Kung Pao Chicken with whichever protein you desire. Extra firm tofu for a vegetarian version, as well as just with veggies will still be awesome.I originally got the sauce recipe from my Cauliflower Kung Pao recipe I made a couple of week ago. I think next time I make that recipe I am not going to dip it in the marinade as this will save me sometime.

If you are looking for a quick, delicious, Asian inspired recipe look no further. This Kung Pao Chicken recipe will not disappoint. My family enjoyed it a lot and my husband couldn’t get enough of it. I had very little leftovers which I actually saved for myself…that’s right, whenever there are leftovers and the recipe is awesome I get to the have another serving. I am first in line…after all it was me that made the dish.

On another note. Can you believe my Mac Book Pro has crashed in the past month twice? The darn thing is not even a year ago. I wanted to smash the thing up so bad last night…I hope this is the last time I have to fix it.

Anyhow, I was still able to post this Kung Pao Chicken recipe for you tonight. I hope you get to try it. It is a super winner recipe sure to satisfy any Asian food lover.

Enjoy!

Chicken Kung Pao

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 5 servings

Total Time: 20 minutes max!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb organic chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 red organic pepper, diced
1 yellow organic pepper, diced
1 orange organic pepper, diced
9 oz snow peas
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1/3 cup raw cashews
1 tsp pepper flakes, optional
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups uncooked brown rice

For the sauce

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
4 tbsp soy sauce, gluten free
2 tbsp unrefined sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tsp arrowroot powder, or cornstarch

Directions:

Cook brown rice according to package instructions. I do mine in a rice maker which you can use for quinoa too. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large non-stick skillet place the olive oil over medium to high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the peppers and ginger and cook stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes until everything is almost cooked. Add the snow peas and cook for another minute.

Add the cashews and sauce to the skillet and cook for 1 minute over high heat until the sauce thickens. Serve over the brown rice while still warm.

Recipe adapted from here

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This DIY deodorant recipe is the best thing ever. I think I have just discovered a gold mind. I have stopped using deodorant for a while, even though I used to purchase brands without aluminum and paragons I didn’t feel like using them any longer. I am trying to rely on natural products as much as possible and stores bought deodorants are nothing but natural.

Cosmetics, including deodorants, shampoos, clothes detergents etc contain an array of toxic ingredients. While I have purchased several brands in the past, I think making my own is way better, especially given the fact that products are becoming more and more disruptive to our environment and ourselves.

If you like here is a list of other DIY household items I have made in the past.

1. DIY laundry detergent
2. DIY mosquito spray
3. DIY shampoo 
4. DIY cough/cold/immune booster medicine

I am extremely pleased with this DIY deodorant recipe. I am a person that tends to sweat a lot, especially while working out. I have never found a deodorant that would work completely and after making my own I know this will be my deodorant for years to come.

Findings about using this natural deodorant:

1. It does not stop perspiration, but you really don’t want that to happen as perspiration gets rid off toxins. It is a natural body process. However, perspiration is blocked by using harmful, toxic ingredients which is exactly what regular store bought deodorants have.
2. It works agains body odor. That is the best thing I have found about this deodorant.
3. Does not stain clothes.
4. You can make your own variations. I have heard that a mixture of tea tree oil, which is antibacterial, and citrus oils like lemon works rather well. For a more masculine scent you can use a mixture of tea tree, cedarwood, eucalyptus or sage. Sage is my favorite.
5. In the summer this deodorant will have to be kept in the refrigerator given that with temperatures above 72F this deodorant may melt. It is due to the coconut oil. Right now it is in my bathroom cabinet, come summer it will have to go to the refrigerator.

I am going to try different essential oils. This time around I used Jasmine, which I love the scent off. Next time I might use a little bit of tea tree oil, which is antibacterial, mixed in with some lavender.

I hope you get to try this DIY deodorant. It is super easy to make and much better than store bought, I promise.

Enjoy!

Here you can see the mixture. Just pour it into your deodorant containers and let it sit in your refrigerator until set. If outside temperature is not above 72 degrees Fahrenheit you can store it in your bathroom. I am doing that now but come summer it will have to be stored in the refrigerator due to the coconut oil melting.

I saved and reused a couple of old deodorant containers however you can still buy some if you like. I also used jasmine essential oil but you can use any of your choice. I will use lavender next time.

DIY deodorant

Yield: 2 deodorant containers

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder, or cornstarch
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 5 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 15-20 drops jasmine essential oil, lavender will work well too

 

Directions:

Place the coconut oil in a safe microwave bowl and melt. This will take 1-2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and with a wire whisk mix well. Pour contents in your deodorant containers and place in the refrigerator until it has solidify. About 1-2 hours.

If outside temperature does not reach about 72 degrees Fahrenheit the deodorant won't melt. Right now I am keeping mine in my bathroom cabinet since it is winter. Come summer, I will probably have to store in the fridge.

Recipe adapted from here

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