Healthier Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons dry sherry

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken breasts

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

4 teaspoons canola oil

4 dried red chile peppers

seeded

broken into small pieces

4 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

2 cups coarsely chopped bok choy cabbage

2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot

¼ cup chopped

unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

1 ⅓ cups hot cooked brown rice

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Stir together 2 teaspoons soy sauce the sherry and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 20 minutes. Meanwhile stir together water rice vinegar sugar cornstarch and remaining 3 teaspoons soy sauce; set aside.

Step 2

Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until nearly cooked through about 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Add chile peppers green onions and remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil to skillet; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bok choy and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute more. Add chicken and soy sauce mixture; cook until bubbling. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve with rice.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 334

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.9g 54%

Carbohydrates: 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 14.6g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 58.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 1727.8IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.2mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 18.6mg 31%

Folate: 52mcg 13%

Calcium: 70.7mg 7%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 75.3mg 27%

Potassium: 400.6mg 11%

Sodium: 311mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 131

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.