Cate's General Tao Chicken

Name: Cate''s General Tao Chicken Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 pound snow peas trimmed and halved crosswise; 4 garlic cloves sliced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated and peeled; 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 2 large egg whites; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as safflower

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice1/4 cup cornstarch1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise4 garlic cloves, sliced2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled3 tablespoons light-brown sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes2 large egg whitesCoarse salt and ground pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower

Directions

Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and red-pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.

In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside (reserve skillet).

Add snow-pea mixture to skillet. Cover; cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATETHEGREAT.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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