Spicy Kung Pao Chicken
Lemon Rice
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 dark tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen seasoning blend (diced onion, bell peppers, and celery)
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tsp chile paste with garlic (see Note)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
Instructions
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Add seasoning blend. Cook 3 minutes or until tender.
- Combine water, soy sauce, chile paste, cornstarch, and brown sugar; add to skillet. Bring to a simmer; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve sprinkled with peanuts.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen brown rice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ⅛ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Microwave rice according to package directions; toss with lemon zest and salt.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
370
|
120
|
490
|
| Fat (g) | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 3 | 35 |
| Carb (g) | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 610 | 150 | 760 |
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