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Quick and Easy Kung Pao Chicken for Two

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)26.0425
Energy (kCal)489.6458
Carbohydrates (g)29.1793
Total fats (g)32.8549
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and ginger in a medium size bowl; stir and set aside. | 2. Cut the chicken breasts into strips. Add to the bowl and marinate for 10 minutes. | 3. Wash the scallions. Trim 1/4 inch off the white root end and 2 inches off the top of the green stalks and discard them. Cut the remaining white and green parts into 1/2-inch pieces. | 4. Wash the red bell pepper. Remove and discard the stem and seeds; then slice the pepper into 1/4-inch strips. | 5. Wash the snow peas and pull the strings off the sides by snapping 1/4 inch off each end and pulling firmly along each edge. Discard the ends and strings. | 6. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for a few seconds. | 7. Add the chicken, plus the marinade in the bowl, and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until the chicken has turned white on all sides. | 8. Add the scallions, red bell pepper and snow peas and stir-fry for 2 more minutes, or until the vegetables just begin to soften. Stir in the orange juice and ketchup and heat through. | 9. Add the peanuts and stir. Serve hot. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    soy sauce 1 tablespoon 8.48 0.7888 1.3024 0.0912
    vinegar 1 tablespoon 3.1289999999999996 0.1386 0.0 0.0
    sugar 1/4 teaspoon 4.5885 1.1477 0.0 0.0
    ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground 0.4 0.0888 0.0091 0.0038
    chicken breast half 2 ounces boneless 50.4333 0.0 11.22 0.2833
    scallion 2 64.0 14.68 3.66 0.38
    red bell pepper 1/2 50.4333 0.0 11.22 0.2833
    snow pea 50.4333 0.0 11.22 0.2833
    corn oil peanut 1 tablespoon 123.76 0.0 0.0 14.0
    red pepper flake 1/8 teaspoon 50.4333 0.0 11.22 0.2833
    orange juice 1/4 cup 27.9 6.4479999999999995 0.434 0.124
    ketchup 1 tablespoon 50.4333 0.0 11.22 0.2833
    peanut 1/4 cup unsalted honey-roasted 206.955 5.8874 9.417 17.9726

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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