Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp dry sherry
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/3 cup cold water
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cooking oil
6 dried hot peppers, quartered or 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp grated gingerroot
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 (6 oz) package frozen pea pods, thawed
hot cooked rice

Directions:

Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.
Combine egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sherry, sesame oil; if desired, and sugar.
Add to chicken pieces.
Work the cornstarch mixture into the chicken using your hands.
Set aside.
Combine cold water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add cooking oil.
Stir fry dried hot peppers, garlic, and gingerroot for 30 seconds.
Add chicken.
Stir fry 1 minute.
Stir cornstarch and soy mixture.
Add mixture to chicken.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until mixture coats the chicken.
Stir in peanuts and pea pods.
Heat through.
Serve with hot cooked rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.54 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.68g	36%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	23%
Sodium	908.78mg	38%
Potassium	513.41mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.73g	4%
Sugars	0.97g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	10%
Protein	29.12g	58%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	35.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.42 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.88g	36%
Cholesterol	34.94mg	23%
Sodium	456.03mg	38%
Potassium	257.63mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.38g	4%
Sugars	0.49g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	10%
Protein	14.61g	58%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	17.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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