Lighter General Tso's Chicken

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Cook rice according to package instructions

2. 2

   Meanwhile , in large bowl , stir together 1 t cornstarch and 1 / 2 cup cold water until smooth

3. 3

   Add snow peas or sugar snap peas , garlic , ginger , sugar , soy sauce and red pepper flakes

4. 4

   Toss to combine and set aside

5. 5

   In another bowl , whisk together egg whites , remaining 3 t cornstarch , 1 / 2 t salt and 1 / 4 t pepper

6. 6

   Add chicken and toss to coat

7. 7

   In large nonstick skillet , heat 1 t oil over medium-high heat

8. 8

   Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture and add to skillet

9. 9

   Cook , turning occasionally , until golden , 6-8 minutes

10. 10

    Transfer to a plate , repeat with remaining oil and chicken , and set aside

11. 11

    Add snow pea mixture to skillet

12. 12

    Cover and cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened , about 5 minutes

13. 13

    Return chicken to skillet

14. 14

    Toss to coat evenly.

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    Serve with the rice