Eatingwell Sichuan-style Chicken With Peanuts Recipe

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Eatingwell Sichuan-style Chicken With Peanuts Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Eatingwell Sichuan-style Chicken With Peanuts Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 240 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 73mg
Sodium: 179mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 29g
Calcium: 57mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 622mg Vitamin A: 63mcg
Vitamin C: 37mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 1/2-inch-thick slices ginger, smashed
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas, (8 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Shao Hsing rice wine, (see Note) or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more to taste Chicken
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • Sichuan Sauce
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Chinkiang rice vinegar, (see Note) or balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Visit Eatingwell's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)