Ww 5 Points - Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

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Ww 5 Points - Kung Pao Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In small glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, garlic, and gingerroot.
  2. Add chicken and turn to coat.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate at least 30 minutes.
  4. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chili peppers and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until peppers are browned, about 1 minute.
  5. Remove and discard peppers.
  6. To same skillet, add peanuts and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  7. Transfer nuts to plate, set aside.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to same skillet, reserving marinade.
  9. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Transfer chicken to plate with peanuts, set aside.
  11. Add bell pepper and scallions to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, 1-2 minutes.
  12. Add broth and cornstarch to reserved marinade and stir to dissolve cornstarch; add to bell pepper-scallion mixture in skillet.
  13. 5 Points per serving (serves 2).
  14. Add chicken and peanuts to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2-3 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.52 Kcal (1526 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.67g 36%
Cholesterol 31.89mg 11%
Sodium 1484.42mg 62%
Potassium 393.23mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.21g 6%
Sugars 2.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 12%
Protein 14.4g 29%
Vitamin C 61.7mg 103%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 26.8mg 149%
Calcium 35.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.07 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.46g 36%
Cholesterol 14.09mg 11%
Sodium 655.93mg 62%
Potassium 173.76mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.49g 6%
Sugars 1.15g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 12%
Protein 6.36g 29%
Vitamin C 27.3mg 103%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 49%
Iron 11.9mg 149%
Calcium 15.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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