Szechuan Chicken with Green Beans and basil
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 cups frozen green beans1 tbls water1/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tbls soy sauce1 tbs minced garlic2 tbls szechuan seasoning1 1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut in 1-in pieces1/4 cup corn starch3 tbls canola oil1/4 cup coursely chopped fresh basil
1. In microwave-safe bowl, combine green beans and water, cover with plastic and microwave on high setting for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain well
2. In a small bowl, stir together sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and szechuan seasoning; set aside. In a large zip-top platic bag, combine chicken and cornstarch. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken from bag; shake off excess cornstarch.
3. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to hot oil; cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning to brown on all sides. Add green beans to skillet; toss with chicken. Add sherry mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in basil.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENGINEERCHICK.
2. In a small bowl, stir together sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and szechuan seasoning; set aside. In a large zip-top platic bag, combine chicken and cornstarch. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken from bag; shake off excess cornstarch.
3. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to hot oil; cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning to brown on all sides. Add green beans to skillet; toss with chicken. Add sherry mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in basil.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENGINEERCHICK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 265.1
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.8 mg
- Sodium: 580.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
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