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Ingredients
- Adapted from Food & Wine via Cook Like a Champion
- 1.5 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 7 Tbsp. corn starch, divided
- 1 lb. boneless/skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-2″ pieces
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp. Chinese chili garlic sauce (I used Sambal Oelek instead, and upped the amount a little)
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- Neutral oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)
- 2 Tbsp. minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, green & white parts separated
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 844g | |
| Calories 894 | |
| Calories from Fat 211 | 24% |
| Total Fat 23.53g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 5.57g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.28g | |
| Cholesterol 423mg | 141% |
| Sodium 7694mg | 321% |
| Potassium 1392mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 98.15g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 29.71g | 20% |
| Protein 71.74g | 115% |
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