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Spicy Szechwan Chicken
A good choice for diabetics
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
| 1 | lb. | boneless, skinless chicken breasts | |
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| 4 | teaspoons | cornstarch, divided | |
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| 1 | egg white | ||
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| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
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| 3/4 | cup | thinly sliced, drained canned bamboo shoots | |
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| 1/4 | cup | diced, drained green chilies | |
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| 1/2 | cup | shelled, roasted, skinned peanuts | |
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| 1 | clove | garlic, minced fine | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | sugar | |
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| 2 | tablespoons | soy sauce | |
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| 3 | tablespoons | dry sherry | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | grated, peeled, fresh gingerroot | |
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| 2 | tablespoons | finely chopped green onion | |
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Nutrition Facts
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:
| Calories: | 266 | |
| Calories From Fat: | 63 | |
| Total Fat: | 7g | |
| Cholesterol: | 28g | |
| Sodium: | 493mg | |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 64mg | |
| Protein: | 13g |
2/3 cup serving
Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Directions:
Cut chicken into 2x1/2-inch strips. Place in large pie plate. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cornstarch over chicken and mix well to coat chicken. Add egg white and mix again. Heat oil in a 12-inch frying pan. Add chicken and bamboo shoots and stir-fry about 3 minutes (use a wooden spoon or wooden fork). Add chiles and peanuts; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Combine all remaining ingredients except green onion in a separate bowl with remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and add to the pan. Stir-fry and heat until sauce is thick and smooth and mixture is well blended. Add green onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to warm onions. Serve immediately.
Exchange Diet: Lean Meat 4, Vegetable 1
Source: The Art of Cooking for the Diabetic
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
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