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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 |
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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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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
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