Ww 5 Points - Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp dry sherry
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp mined pared gingerroot
5 oz chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp peanut oil
2 -3 mild dried chilies
1 oz shelled roasted unsalted peanuts
1 medium red bell pepper , cut into matchstick pieces
1/4 cup diagnolly sliced scallion
1/4 cup canned ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

In small glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic, and gingerroot.
Add chicken and turn to coat.
Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate at least 30 minutes.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chili peppers and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until peppers are browned, about 1 minute.
Remove and discard peppers.
To same skillet, add peanuts and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Transfer nuts to plate, set aside.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to same skillet, reserving marinade.
Cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer chicken to plate with peanuts, set aside.
Add bell pepper and scallions to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, 1-2 minutes.
Add broth and cornstarch to reserved marinade and stir to dissolve cornstarch; add to bell pepper-scallion mixture in skillet.
5 Points per serving (serves 2).
Add chicken and peanuts to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2-3 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	364.52 Kcal (1526 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.67g	36%
Cholesterol	31.89mg	11%
Sodium	1484.42mg	62%
Potassium	393.23mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.21g	6%
Sugars	2.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.95g	12%
Protein	14.4g	29%
Vitamin C	61.7mg	103%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	26.8mg	149%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.07 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.46g	36%
Cholesterol	14.09mg	11%
Sodium	655.93mg	62%
Potassium	173.76mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.49g	6%
Sugars	1.15g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	12%
Protein	6.36g	29%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	103%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	49%
Iron	11.9mg	149%
Calcium	15.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.7

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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