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Lighter General Tsos Chicken

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Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 lb snow peas or 1 lb sugar snap pea, trimmed and halved crosswise
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large egg whites
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower (you might need a little more)

Nutritional information

540.9
Calories
105 g
Calories From Fat
11.8 g
Total Fat
1.9 g
Saturated Fat
72.6 mg
Cholesterol
674.7 mg
Sodium
72.6 g
Carbs
5.3 g
Dietary Fiber
15.4 g
Sugars
34.9 g
Protein
344g
Serving Size

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Lighter General Tsos Chicken

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    A pretty good alternative to the take-out restaurant. The batter was interesting as it was essentially the "non-Newtonian fluid" from science class (solid when compressed, liquid when not). If you like less sauce, reduce the recipe by a quarter or by half. Up the chili (and leave the seeds in) if you like it hotter. Overall, a pretty respectable attempt at Chinese food at home.

    • 65 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Lighter General Tso’s Chicken, I’m not a big fan of Chinese food, but I will eat this popular dish when I’m with others who want to eat at a Chinese restaurant I found this recipe in Martha Stewart’s Food Everyday and it tastes really good! This is one of my husband’s favorite dish so he was thrilled when I made it at home This lighter version uses skinless chicken breasts, a light batter, and just a bit of oil for pan-frying to get the right texture with less fat , A pretty good alternative to the take-out restaurant The batter was interesting as it was essentially the non-Newtonian fluid from science class (solid when compressed, liquid when not) If you like less sauce, reduce the recipe by a quarter or by half Up the chili (and leave the seeds in) if you like it hotter Overall, a pretty respectable attempt at Chinese food at home , Tastes rather good, and is of course good and healthy, compared with the usual deep-fried version!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cook Rice According to Package Instructions.

    2
    Done

    Meanwhile, in Large Bowl, Stir Together 1 T Cornstarch and 1/2 Cup Cold Water Until Smooth.

    3
    Done

    Add Snow Peas or Sugar Snap Peas, Garlic, Ginger, Sugar, Soy Sauce and Red Pepper Flakes; Toss to Combine and Set Aside.

    4
    Done

    in Another Bowl, Whisk Together Egg Whites, Remaining 3 T Cornstarch, 1/2 T Salt and 1/4 T Pepper.

    5
    Done

    Add Chicken and Toss to Coat.

    6
    Done

    in Large Nonstick Skillet, Heat 1 T Oil Over Medium-High Heat.

    7
    Done

    Lift Half the Chicken from Egg-White Mixture (shaking Off Excess) and Add to Skillet.

    8
    Done

    Cook, Turning Occasionally, Until Golden, 6-8 Minutes.

    9
    Done

    Transfer to a Plate, Repeat With Remaining Oil and Chicken, and Set Aside (reserve Skillet).

    10
    Done

    Add Snow Pea Mixture to Skillet.

    11
    Done

    Cover and Cook Until Snow Peas Are Tender and Sauce Has Thickened, About 5 Minutes.

    12
    Done

    Return Chicken to Skillet (with Any Juices); Toss to Coat.

    13
    Done

    Serve With the Rice.

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