Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

Sautéed Baby Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 (14-oz) pkg frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers and celery)
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp chile paste with garlic (see Note)
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken.
  2. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides; add seasoning blend.
  3. Cook 3 minutes longer or until vegetables begin to brown.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup water, soy sauce, chile paste, cornstarch, and brown sugar; add to chicken mixture.
  5. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened.
  6. Sprinkle with peanuts, and serve over rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 (8.5-oz) pouches microwavable jasmine rice

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; add bok choy.
  2. Sauté 1 minute; add ¼ cup water.
  3. Cook 3 minutes longer or until bok choy is tender; stir in soy sauce.
  4. Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
430
210
640
Fat (g) 23 7 30
Sat. Fat (g) 3.5 1 4.5
Protein (g) 41 6 47
Carb (g) 12 34 46
Fiber (g) 2 3 5
Sodium (mg) 750 340 1090

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