Healthier Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthier Kung Pao Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/4 cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts; 1 1/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 1/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

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.
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Healthier Kung Pao Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

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