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General Tso’s Chicken

Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Cook Time:30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients5tablespoonscornstarch, divided2tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce, divided2tablespoonsChinese rice wine or dry sherry, divided1large egg white1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces¾cupwater2tablespoonshoisin sauce1tablespoonrice vinegar3tablespoonscanola oil, divided2scallions, sliced2clovesgarlic, minced4cupssnow peas

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Ingredients

5tablespoonscornstarch, divided

2tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

2tablespoonsChinese rice wine or dry sherry, divided

1large egg white

1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

¾cupwater

2tablespoonshoisin sauce

1tablespoonrice vinegar

3tablespoonscanola oil, divided

2scallions, sliced

2clovesgarlic, minced

4cupssnow peas

DirectionsCombine 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry) and egg white in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch, soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry), water, hoisin and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook without turning, breaking up stuck-together pieces, until golden on the bottom, 2 minutes. Stir; continue cooking until golden on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add peas; cook, stirring often, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.TipsPeople with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

Directions

Combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry) and egg white in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch, soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry), water, hoisin and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook without turning, breaking up stuck-together pieces, until golden on the bottom, 2 minutes. Stir; continue cooking until golden on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add peas; cook, stirring often, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.TipsPeople with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry) and egg white in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat.

Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch, soy sauce and rice wine (or sherry), water, hoisin and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook without turning, breaking up stuck-together pieces, until golden on the bottom, 2 minutes. Stir; continue cooking until golden on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add peas; cook, stirring often, until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)364Calories19gFat20gCarbs25gProtein

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