Recipe of the Day – Kung Pao Chicken

Craving Chinese food? Skip the sodium-laden sauces of traditional Chinese food with this simple and tasty recipe. All of the deliciousness of Chinese take-out without any of the guilt.

Makes 4 Servings

Lean & Green Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 1/4 Green, 1 Healthy Fat, 2 Condiments

1 1/2 lbs cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 teaspoons canola oil

1/2 cup green onions, chopped

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

4 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar

4 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 packet Stevia in the Raw

24 unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat. Add onions, red pepper, and ginger to skillet. Stir fry for 15 seconds. Remove from heat. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, and stevia in small bowl. Stir well and add to skillet. Return chicken to skillet. Stir until chicken is well coated. Stir in peanuts. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.