Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

This is super easy and healthier than your traditional kung pao chicken dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

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 1/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334
Calories
15g
Fat
24g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol59mg 20%
Sodium311mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars4g
Protein27g
Vitamin C19mg 93%
Calcium71mg 5%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium401mg 9%

*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.

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