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Kung pao chicken

Kung pao chicken
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Ingredients/Components

  • cornstarch - 1 tsp
  • vegetable oil - 1 tsp
  • chicken broth - 1/4 c
  • reduced sodium soy sauce - 2 Tbsp
  • dry sherry - 2 Tbsp
  • to 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 item
  • minced pared ginger root - 1 tsp
  • diagonally sliced green onions - 1/4 c
  • chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch cubes - 5 oz
  • to 3 dried chili peppers hot or mild - 2 item
  • unsalted shelled roasted peanuts - 1 oz
  • medium red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks - 1 item

How to make kung pao chicken:

In a small glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic and ginger root. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil. Add chili peppers and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until peppers are browned, about 1 minute. Remove and discard peppers.

To the same skillet, add peanuts and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer nuts to plate. Set aside. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to same skillet, reserving marinade. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate with peanuts; set aside.

Add bell pepper and green onions to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth and cornstarch to reserved marinade and stir to dissolve cornstarch. Add to bell pepper-green onion mixture in skillet, along with chicken and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Serves 2.

Note: From Weight Watchers. Contains 245 calories.

Recipe categories: Chicken, Main dish, Chicken breast.

Rating:
Kung pao chicken
3.7
Average rating: 3.7 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT0M
Total Time: PT0M


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