KUNG PAO CHICKEN

By bjnelson55

While you may think that a weeknight dinner dilemma can only be solved by takeout, you'll change your mind after making a complete Asian-inspired meal in only 30 minutes. Kung Pao chicken cooks in about 10 minutes and is much lower in fat than other saucy chicken dishes you might order at a restaurant. Plus, you don't have to leave a tip.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and 2 teaspoons ginger to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add water. Cover; cook 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from pan; keep warm.

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in pan; add remaining 1 teaspoon ginger, crushed red pepper, and chicken. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring frequently.

Combine broth and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add broth mixture to pan; cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Return broccoli mixture to pan; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutritional Information
Calories:239 (30% from fat)
Fat:7.9g (sat 1.1g,mono 3.7g,poly 2.3g)
Protein:30.9g
Carbohydrate:11.4g
Fiber:3g
Cholesterol:66mg
Iron:1.8mg
Sodium:589mg
Calcium:60mg