Oh Captain, It's General Tso's Chicken


ingredients
4 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c chicken broth
4 garlic cloves sliced
1 tbsp minced ginger
3 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 lb snow peas trimmed
2 large egg whites
1/4 c chopped scallions
1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized
2 tbsp olive oil

directions
the sauce:
  • combine in a large bowl 1 tbsp cornstarch and chicken broth.
  • stir until smooth.
  • add garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes.
  • mix until smooth.
  • set aside
  • in another bowl, whisk egg whites, the remaining 3 tbsp cornstarch, pinch of salt and pepper. toss chicken to coat.
  • set aside.
  • heat 2 tbsp olive oil to a non stick skillet and add chicken.
  • cook until golden brown.
  • add sauce until thickened.
  • combine snow peas.
  • simmer for 2 minutes.
  • serve with brown rice and enjoy.

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