Szechuan-Style Chicken Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Szechuan-Style Chicken Stir Fry
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So simple to make, this szechuan-style chicken stir fry comes together in just minutes, is full of flavor, and is only 5 smart points per serving!
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil , divided
- 1/2 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp canola oil , divided
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts , diced into bite sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper , sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas , cut on the bias (diagonally) in half
- 1 medium yellow onion , sliced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp peeled fresh ginger , grated
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup green onions , sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts , chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish , optional
Instructions
- To a small mixing bowl, add 1 tsp sesame oil, chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, cornstarch and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 Tbsp canola oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil to skillet and add bell peppers, peas, and onion. Cook for 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in broth mixture and cook 30 seconds to a minute. Add chicken back to skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick and rich.
- Top with green onions and chopped peanuts. Serve over riced cauliflower.
Notes
- Can be served over white rice instead of riced cauliflower, but that will increase the points value.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Potassium
726mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1355IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
111.5mg
(124%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 111.5mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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