Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Kung Pao Chicken

...ANOTHER Cooking Light recipe. Sometimes when I make this and then I overeat I'm like "hey but its cooking light". Awww the food addict's dilemma.

Kung Pao Chicken
Ingredients
1 tbsp canola oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp ground fresh ginger, divided
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (more to taste)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp corn starch
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp coursely chopped salted peanuts

Instructions
1) Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and tsp ginger to pan, saute 1 minute. Add water. Cover, cook 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from pan, keep warm.
2) Heat remaining 2 tsp of oil in pan and add remaining 1 tsp of ginger, crushed red pepper, and chicken. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, stirring frequently.
3) Combine broth and next five 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 to pan, toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

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