Kung Pao Chicken
By chefjaci
Calories:275
Fat:13.8g (sat 2.6g,mono 5.3g,poly 4.8g)
Protein:25.3g
Carbohydrate:11.9g
Fiber:2.2g
Cholesterol:94mg
Iron:2mg
Sodium:502mg
Calcium:41mg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced ginger
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (about 1 large pepper)
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chicken; sauté 3 minutes or until chicken begins to brown.
2. Combine 3/4 cup water and the next 5 ingredients (through crushed red pepper), stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add water mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Add bell pepper and snow peas to pan; cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce thickens. Sprinkle with nuts.
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