Ingredients
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1 1/4
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1/4
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1
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4
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2
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3
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2
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1/2
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2
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1
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2
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Directions
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
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Cook Rice According to Package Instructions. |
2
Done
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Meanwhile, in Large Bowl, Stir Together 1 T Cornstarch and 1/2 Cup Cold Water Until Smooth. |
3
Done
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Add Snow Peas or Sugar Snap Peas, Garlic, Ginger, Sugar, Soy Sauce and Red Pepper Flakes; Toss to Combine and Set Aside. |
4
Done
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in Another Bowl, Whisk Together Egg Whites, Remaining 3 T Cornstarch, 1/2 T Salt and 1/4 T Pepper. |
5
Done
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Add Chicken and Toss to Coat. |
6
Done
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in Large Nonstick Skillet, Heat 1 T Oil Over Medium-High Heat. |
7
Done
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Lift Half the Chicken from Egg-White Mixture (shaking Off Excess) and Add to Skillet. |
8
Done
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Cook, Turning Occasionally, Until Golden, 6-8 Minutes. |
9
Done
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Transfer to a Plate, Repeat With Remaining Oil and Chicken, and Set Aside (reserve Skillet). |
10
Done
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Add Snow Pea Mixture to Skillet. |
11
Done
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Cover and Cook Until Snow Peas Are Tender and Sauce Has Thickened, About 5 Minutes. |
12
Done
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Return Chicken to Skillet (with Any Juices); Toss to Coat. |
13
Done
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Serve With the Rice. |