Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

Sautéed Baby Bok Choy and Jasmine Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • ½ (14-oz) pkg frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers and celery)
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chile paste with garlic (see Note)
  • ½ Tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ 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 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
  • 2 baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 (8.5-oz) pouch microwavable jasmine rice

Side Dish Instructions

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

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