Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts 6 Ww Pts Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts 6 Ww Pts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts

1
Combine the chicken, 1 TBSP of the hoisin sauce and 1 TBSP of the cornstarch in a bowl. Toss to coat and set aside.
2
Combine remaining 2 TBSP hoisin sauce, 1 TBSP cornstarch and the chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar and chili garlic sauce and set aside.
3
Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Then add chicken. Stir fry until almost done, 2-3 minutes.
4
Add ginger and garlic, stir-fry about 15 seconds.
5
Add pepper, carrots and peanuts. Stir-fry until crisp-tender about 2 minutes.
6
Add hoisin sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens and chicken is done (about 2-3 minutes).
7
Serve with rice, if desired.

485

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips, 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts 6 Ww Pts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts 6 Ww Pts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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