Category: Asian

Kung Pao Chicken

Who needs takeout when you can make amazing tasting Kung Pao Chicken in your own home? Serve this classic Chinese dish with rice for a great meal!Who needs takeout when you can make amazing Kung Pao Chicken from the comfort of your own home? Serve this classic Chinese dish with rice for a great meal!
One of my favorite Chinese food entrees is Kung Pao Chicken. I almost always order it when we get take-out, or when I’m enjoying a meal at our favorite Chinese restaurant. What’s not to love? Chicken, roasted peanuts, and the little kick of heat my taste buds get when eating this dish.  I don’t know where this particular recipe originated, but I got it on a 3×5 card from my Dad about 25 years ago.

I recently found the recipe card and was feeling rather nostalgic and missing my Dad (he passed away 8 years ago – I miss him dearly!) He used to love finding new recipes, and always had fun taking a turn at cooking occasionally for my Mom, myself, and my two younger sisters. So I decided to make this dish, in honor of my amazing Dad.

This particular recipe is very easy to prepare and I it tastes GREAT! Who needs take-out when you can just make this recipe (4 servings) for a fraction of the price? Hope you enjoy this recipe for Kung Pao Chicken…I know I sure did… and  you can be certain I will be making this again! Here are a few pictures to show you the process:

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How To Make Kung Pao Chicken

First, measure out the raw peanuts (no skins).

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Toast the peanuts in a bit of oil in a skillet, stirring often, until golden brown (just a few minutes).

Raw peanuts to add to chicken are cooked in oil until golden brown.

Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small chunks.

Chicken breasts are cut into cubes to use in making kung pao chicken.

Mix together the marinade ingredients. Marinate the chicken cubes in this sauce for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. I usually use a large plastic resealable bag and pour sauce over chicken.

Marinade is mixed to coat chicken breast cubes with for kung pao chicken.

Put the dried red chili peppers on a cutting surface.

Dried red chili peppers are used in kung pao chicken.

Snip the stem end off of the peppers. Remove all the seeds (they are the HEAT packers). Cut the red chili peppers into 1/2 ” long pieces. Set aside (discard seeds!).

Seeds are separated from red chili peppers before cooking dish.

Mix together ingredients for seasoning sauce. Set aside.

Kung Pao seasoning sauce is mixed to add to chicken.

Cooking Kung Pao Chicken

Stir fry chicken in hot oil for a couple of minutes, until light golden brown, and cooked through. Remove chicken to paper towels to drain when done. Wipe skillet clean.

Chicken breast cubes are cooked in hot oil until golden brown.

Stir fry the red chili peppers until dark in color and blistered from the heat.

Red chili pepper slices are cooked for kung pao chicken.

Add fresh grated ginger to the darkened red chili pepper pieces.

Fresh minced ginger is added to skillet with chili peppers.

Building Layers Of Flavor

Add the cooked chicken back into skillet with the red chili peppers and ginger. Add the seasoning sauce to the skillet, and cook until the sauce thickens.

Chicken is cooked with kung pao seasoning sauce and chili peppers.

Add the toasted peanuts to the skillet, and cook until the kung pao chicken is heated through, and then this dish is ready to serve.

Toasted peanuts are added to kung pao chicken in skillet.

Garnish the kung pao chicken with sesame seeds and chopped green onion slices. Serve over rice. Enjoy!

Kung Pao Chicken is garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, and is served on rice.

It’s really not too hard at all to make this great kung pao chicken from the comfort of your own kitchen! Hope you will consider making this yummy dish! Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back soon.

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Kung Pao Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Who needs takeout when you can make amazing Kung Pao Chicken from the comfort of your own home? Serve this classic Chinese dish with rice for a great meal!
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: kung pao chicken
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 302 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
  • 5-6 pieces dry red chili pepper
  • 1/2 cup raw peanuts (no skin)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger , minced
  • 1/4 cup , plus 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
For Marinade:
  • 1 egg white , lightly beaten
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
For Seasoning Sauce:
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons cooking sherry
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For Garnish:) optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • green onion slices
Instructions
  1. Prepare marinade. Mix well in medium sized bowl.  Cut chicken into 1" cubes. Add to marinade. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

  2. On a cutting board, remove stem top and seeds from the dried red chili peppers. Discard stems and seeds. Use scissors to cut each chili pepper into 1/2" long pieces.
  3. Heat a large skillet. Add 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. Stir fry raw peanuts until they are light brown. Remove from heat,, remove from skillet and let cool.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together ingredients for the Seasoning Sauce. Set aside.
  5. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in skillet until very hot (but NOT smoking...). Add the chicken. Stir fry chicken for 2 minutes, then remove. Drain oil from skillet and wipe clean with paper towels.
  6. Add 2 Tablespoons oil back into the skillet. Add the dried red chili peppers and stir fry until they turn dark. Add the minced ginger and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Turn heat to high; add chicken back into skillet. Add the Seasoning Sauce, and cook until sauce has thickened and dish is heated through. Turn off heat. Remove skillet from stove. Add toasted peanuts to skillet. Mix to combine.

  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve Kung Pao Chicken on a bed of rice. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 546mg24%
Potassium 589mg17%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Grilled “THAI” PB&J Sandwich

A Grilled “Thai” PB&J Sandwich is a delicious, grown up, gourmet version of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sounds strange, but tastes GREAT!A Grilled "Thai" PB & J Sandwich is a delicious, grown up, gourmet version of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sounds strange, but tastes GREAT!

Look at this Grilled THAI Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. What kind of crazy, weird sandwich is that anyways? A REALLY GOOD ONE.  YES. It’s really THAT good.

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How I First Discovered this Amazing Sandwich

The first I ever heard of such a crazy sounding sandwich was when my sister Joni (who was visiting from California) ordered one at our local Farmer’s Market last summer. One of the food vendors were selling these sandwiches, along with a few other gourmet grilled sandwiches.

Truth is, It sounded horrible to me, UNTIL she forced me to try a bite of her sandwich. I didn’t think it would be good a all.  GULP… Here is the actual picture I took of her handing me the grilled Thai PB&J sandwich to taste for the first time (shown below).

My sister offering me a bite of Thai PB & J sandwich from the farmer's market.

May I just tell you truthfully that this grilled “Thai” PB&J sandwich was absolutely 100% AMAZING!!!!! That’s right… you heard me. Who ever would have believed that an ordinary old PB&J sandwich could go from “normal” to “over the top” just by adding a few…interesting…Thai-inspired ingredients!

So What Exactly Is IN This Grilled Thai PB&J Sandwich Sandwich?

Because I was curious, I decided to try and make a copycat grilled Thai PB & J sandwich myself in the comfort of my own kitchen and so I did! We have a WINNER! I have made this sandwich MANY times now, for friends and family, and they have always been surprised at how good it is!

Here’s the partial cast of characters: Peanut Butter, Orange Marmalade, Curry Powder, Sriracha Sauce, and fresh Basil. I know…weird, huh?  Sounds like some definite Thai inspired flavor combos going on. You will also need some good bread and some butter for grilling, of course!

Some of the key ingredients for the Thai PB & J sandwich.
Crazy, huh? But trust me, this is an absolutely delicious “Gourmet Grown Up Version” of the traditional PB&J Sandwich that you will LOVE if you like Thai flavors. You just have to try this at least once. This is definitely NOT YOUR MAMA’S PB&J sandwich!!!!

Making it is super easy (the pictures aren’t glamorous, but how do you class up a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Here’s how:

How To Make A Grilled Thai PB&J Sandwich

First, spread one piece of bread with butter on one side, then coat the other side of the bread with peanut butter. Spread some of the sriracha sauce on top of the peanut butter. Place the bread, butter side down, in a large skillet on medium heat.

Peanut butter and sriracha sauce are spread on one side of bread.

Lightly sprinkle on some curry powder. I never measure it. Just be careful to sprinkle lightly. You don’t need a lot.

Curry powder is lightly sprinkled onto peanut butter.

Roll up a couple of large fresh basil leaves into a tight roll like this…

Fresh basil leaves are rolled before cutting to add to sandwich.

Then slice the rolled basil into thin strips. The technical term for this is to “chiffonade” the basil.

Basil is sliced into thin strips before adding to sandwich.

Add Basil And Marmalade!

Evenly sprinkle the basil over the peanut butter side. Spread a layer of orange marmalade (I used my own homemade marmalade!) over the basil. The photo below shows the marmalade halfway spread on the sandwich. Spread the entire slice of bread with the marmalade.

Sliced basil leaves and orange marmalade added to PB&J sandwich.

Ready To Grill!

Butter one side of the second piece of bread and place it on top of the sandwich, butter side up. Grill the sandwich on both sides (just like you would a grilled cheese sandwich). I usually grill it on medium-low heat.

Grilled THAI PB&J Sandwich cooking in skillet.

Grill until both sides of the sandwich are toasted and golden brown. Transfer the sandwich from the skillet onto a serving plate.

Grilled THAI PB&J Sandwich is cooked until golden brown on both sides.

Time To Eat!

Slice the Grilled Thai PB&J Sandwich diagonally across to form two triangles. Yes, it might be a bit messy…but that’s great, because the sandwich is so GOOD! Take a bite, and enjoy this delicious sandwich.

Grilled THAI PB&J Sandwich is sliced in half and served. Messy, but good!

It’s still hard to believe that this crazy sounding grilled “Thai” PB&J sandwich is so amazingly GOOD, but it’s true! I’ve made this sandwich at least twenty times since I took that first tentative bite, and it never fails to be ridiculously delicious! I hope you will give it a try. 

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Grilled "THAI" PB&J Sandwich
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
A Grilled "Thai" PB & J Sandwich is a delicious, grown up, gourmet version of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sounds strange, but tastes GREAT!
Category: Sandwich
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: thai pb&j sandwich
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories Per Serving: 366 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 slices good quality bread
  • butter (to spread on one side of each piece of bread)
  • peanut butter (enough to cover one piece of bread
  • orange marmalade (enough to cover one slice of bread)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (hot chile sauce found in Asian section of grocery store)
  • curry powder (I don't measure...just light sprinkle over one side of bread)
  • 2 large , fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Spread one side of one piece of bread with butter. Place butter side down in skillet.
  2. Spread peanut butter on top of the slice of bread in skillet to cover. Spread sriracha sauce over the peanut butter evenly. Lightly sprinkle with curry powder. Roll and slice the fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle evenly over peanut butter. Carefully spread orange marmalade over sliced basil leaves. Butter one side of the second piece of bread. Put on top of marmalade, butter side up.

  3. Grill sandwich on medium heat, turning during cooking. Grill until each side is toasted and golden brown. Remove hot sandwich to serving plate. Cut on the diagonal, and serve! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Grilled "THAI" PB&J Sandwich
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 576mg25%
Potassium 222mg6%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tonkatsu Pork

Tonkatsu pork originated in Japan, and is a simple dish to make, with lightly seasoned, panko crumb crusted pork cutlets, pan-fried until crispy. Tonkatsu pork originated in Japan, and is a simple dish to make, with lightly seasoned, panko crumb crusted pork cutlets, pan-fried until crispy.

Did you say Tankatsu Pork…huh? Never heard of it before. Well, I had never heard of it, until I saw a recipe for it while searching the internet for pork recipes.

Wikipedia describes Tonkatsu Pork as a “Japanese food, which consists of a breaded deep-fried pork cutlet, which originated in Japan in the 19th century.” It was originally called Katsu, and is believed to have been served for the first time at the Regatei Restaurant in Tokyo in 1899.  At the time it was thought of as the Japanese version of fine European cuisine.

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So What Is Tonkatsu Pork ?

Basically, Tonkatsu Pork is a thin pork cutlet, seasoned, and fried with a Panko crumb coating. The panko crumbs give the cutlet a wonderfully crunchy texture. It is ridiculously easy to prepare, and tastes really good.

This entree is really not hard at all to make, and I must say, the pork was wonderful! I served it with a side dish of Orzo With Parmesan, which is a great tasting side dish! This recipe would also be good served with homemade rice pilaf! I sure hope you will give this recipe for tonkatsu pork a try! I really do think you will enjoy it. Have a great day!

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Tonkatsu Pork
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Tonkatsu pork originated in Japan, and is a simple dish to make, with lightly seasoned, panko crumb crusted pork cutlets, pan-fried until crispy.

Category: Entree
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: tonkatsu pork
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 363 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork cutlets (or boneless chops, pounded to 1 1/4 " thick)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable or Canola oil , plus more, for frying
Instructions
  1. Lightly season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper (not the measured amounts in ingredient list, just a light sprinkle on both sides to help season the meat)
  2. Set up an "assembly line" for dipping the pork in this order: A bowl with the flour, a bowl with the beaten egg, and a bowl with the Panko crumbs.
  3. Season the flour with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the flour, and the garlic powder.
  4. Mix the rest of the salt and pepper in with the Panko crumbs.
  5. Dip pork cutlets (one at a time) into the flour (turning to coat both sides), then dip into the egg mixture (fully coating cutlet). Let egg mixture run off of pork, then dip into the Panko crumb coating (fully cover the cutlet on both sides). Set aside and repeat.
  6. Pour oil into large skillet until you have 1/4 " depth covering the bottom. Heat on medium high until hot. You can test the heat...put a couple of panko crumbs into the oil. If they sizzle, the oil is ready.
  7. When oil is hot, carefully add the 4 cutlets (the meat should sizzle). Cook 4-5 minutes on one side, then carefully flip the cutlet over and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. When done, the coating on the cutlets should be a beautiful golden brown.
  8. When fully cooked, remove from heat, and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Tonkatsu Pork
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 363 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 827mg36%
Potassium 594mg17%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken is easy to make, and low in calories, with snow peas, fresh ginger, red bell peppers, green onions, and dry roasted peanuts.Healthy Kung Pao Chicken is easy to make, and low in calories, with snow peas, fresh ginger, red bell peppers, green onions, and dry roasted peanuts.

I love Chinese Food, especially Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet and Sour Pork. I do NOT love all the calories those traditional Chinese dishes add to my body, as I eat bite after bite, however!  What’s a girl to do??? How about a recipe for Healthy Kung Pao Chicken?

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Where Did Kung Pao Chicken Originate?

Wikipedia describes Kung Pao Chicken as “a classic dish in Szechuan cuisine”. The recipe for Kung Pao Chicken is thought to have originated in the Sichuan province of South-Western China.

This classic dish is commonly believed to have been named to honor Ding Baozhen, a governor of Sichuan Province during the Quing Dynasty. “Kung Pao” literally means “palace guardian”, which has absolutely nothing to do with chicken, but… whatever! All I know is it tastes GREAT!

Where I Found The Recipe For Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

I was determined to search for a slightly healthier version of Kung Pao Chicken…and I found one, in an old back issue of Cooking Light Magazine.  A few very minor changes were made to the recipe, then I prepared this “lighter” version for our dinner tonight. It was delicious!!!!

This healthy kung pao chicken version is not as spicy as some other traditional recipes, including my own recipe (here). If you like your kung pao chicken spicy, simply add additional red pepper flakes to the dish.

Why We Enjoy This Recipe

This healthy kung pao chicken is absolutely full of flavor, a cinch to prepare, and easy on the old wallet! You’ll think you are enjoying some good take out, because the sauce is wonderful, but you won’t be piling on those extra calories. Win-Win!!! I would encourage you to give it a try, and hope you enjoy it! We sure did. Here’s a few pics taken while cooking the dish:

Making Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

Chicken breast chunks, green onions and garlic are cooked together in a large skillet until fully cooked through.

Chicken, garlic and green onions are cooked through in a large skillet.

Add Veggies, Sauce and Dry Roasted Peanuts To The Skillet

Once the chicken is cooked through, add snow peas, red bell peppers, dry roasted peanuts and a simple Asian sauce to the chicken. Stir well, to fully combine the ingredients.

At this point, everything is cooking away, and the healthy kung pao chicken is sure smelling good! Let the chicken, veggies and sauce cook for a few more minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks, and will coat everything in it’s deliciousness!

Veggies, sauce, and dry roasted nuts are added to healthy kung pao chicken in skillet.

Time To Serve The Healthy Kung Pao Chicken

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken can be served on a bed of rice (if desired), with additional fresh veggies on the side. Now it’s time to dig in!

Healthy Kung Pao Chicken can be served on a bed of steamed rice.

Hope you enjoy this recipe for healthy kung pao chicken. See the printable recipe below, for all the details! Have a great day, and come back soon!

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Healthy Kung Pao Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Here's a healthy version of a favorite Chinese entree: Kung Pao Chicken, with a touch of "spicy" and a lot of "healthy"!
Category: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: healthy kung pao chicken
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 195 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 Tablespoons green onion , sliced (white and green parts)
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1" pieces
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 -3/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes (If you like it with more "heat", use 3/4 tsp.)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger , minced (or finely grated with micro-plane)
  • 3/4 cup snow peas
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper , sliced in thin strips
  • 2 Tablespoon dry roasted peanuts
  • Optional: Toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onion , for garnish)
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil on medium heat.
  2. When oil is hot, add the onion and cook for about a minute, then add the garlic and chicken.
  3. Saute until the chicken is cooked through (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Whisk this until the sugar has dissolved, then add this sauce to the chicken.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then add the red bell pepper and snow peas.
  6. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it cooks). When chicken is heated through and sauce has thickened, remove it from heat.
  7. Serve this dish on top of white or brown rice.
  8. Garnish (if desired) with additional green onion slices and toasted sesame seeds. ENJOY!!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Kung Pao Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 504mg22%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1190IU24%
Vitamin C 49.2mg60%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry

Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a delicious dish featuring boneless chicken breasts and fresh asparagus, cooked in an Asian-inspired lemon sauce.Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a delicious dish featuring boneless chicken breasts and fresh asparagus, cooked in an Asian-inspired lemon sauce.
Today’s post features one of my favorite veggies… asparagus! I love the changing of the seasons, and the distinct differences each one proudly displays. We are officially one week into Spring in the great Pacific Northwest. Tulips and daffodils are popping up everywhere, and the days are getting longer (yay).

We are seeing lots of rain as the weather begins to warm up, and asparagus has begun making it’s Spring appearance at the local grocery store! That’s right…you heard me. In Spring, fresh asparagus goes on sale! I love asparagus year round…but it just seems to TASTE better when it is priced right!

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Why We Love This Recipe For Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

What I also love is finding new recipes, giving them a try, and finding out they are DELICIOUS! Such is the case with this Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry. Nice big chunks of chicken breast and crisp-tender asparagus, coated in a light lemon, soy, garlic and ginger sauce make this one delicious dinner. This recipe is a keeper!

I found the recipe online at Skinnytaste.com, a wonderful website where the recipes are low-fat, reflect Weight Watchers points, and are very creative! This chicken asparagus stir fry was very easy to make. My husband and I really enjoyed this meal and I will make it again, without hesitation. Hope you will give it a try!

Making Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry

Here’s the chicken and asparagus, prepped and ready to go. Chicken breasts are cubed, and the asparagus is sliced into pieces.

The chicken breast and fresh asparagus are cut into chunks before cooking.

A quick and easy to make stir fry sauce is mixed together. Sorry the photo is a bit blurry. This step is really easy!

Lemon sauce is mixed and ready to add to the chicken asparagus stir fry.

Minced garlic is cooking with the asparagus  in a large skillet, and this sure smells good while it is cooking!

Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry / The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Cook The Chicken

Chicken breast chunks are cooked until they are cooked through and golden brown in color on the outside.

Chunks of chicken breast are cooked until golden brown.

Time To Add The Lemon Sauce!

Add the lemon sauce is to the skillet, and stir. This delicious sauce will coat all of the chicken pieces with LOTS of flavor.

Asian-inspired lemon sauce is added to the cooked, cubed chicken in skillet.

Now place the asparagus back into the skillet with the chicken and the lemon sauce. Give it all a good stir, and this dish is almost ready!

Asparagus is added to the lemon sauce and chicken in skillet to finish cooking.

Serve The Chicken Stir Fry

Once it’s finished cooking, the food is ready to serve! If desired, serve the chicken asparagus stir fry on top of a bed of steamed white or brown rice. The blandness of the steamed rice pairs great with the well-seasoned sauce. YUM!

Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry is served on a bed of white rice.

Hope you enjoy this delicious chicken asparagus stir fry recipe just like we do! Have a great day, and thank you for stopping by.

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Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a delicious dish featuring boneless chicken breasts and fresh asparagus, cooked in an Asian-inspired lemon sauce.

Category: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken asparagus stir fry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 120 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes (I used 2 breasts)
  • Salt , to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce. Can use Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon canola or grapeseed oil , divided (didn't have them...I used olive oil)
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus , ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger , finely grated
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Lightly season the chicken breast cubed pieces with salt. In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth and the soy sauce together and set aside.
  2. In a second bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water well until mixture is combined. Set bowl aside.
  3. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the wok or skillet is hot, add 1 teaspoon of the oil. Now add the asparagus pieces; cook, stirring often until tender-crisp (this took about 3-4 minutes). Add in the ginger and garlic; cook till golden (only about a minute-don't want to burn the garlic!). Empty the asparagus and garlic/ginger to a plate while you cook the chicken.
  4. Increase the heat under the wok or skillet to high. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil; when hot add the chicken pieces to the pan; cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (this took about 4 minutes for each side). When done, remove the chicken to a plate while you make the sauce.
  5. Once chicken has been removed from skillet, add the soy sauce mixture to the pan; bring it to a boil (this will be quick), then cook for about 1-1/2 minutes. Add the lemon juice/cornstarch mixture to the skillet and mix well. When it simmers, return the chicken and asparagus to the skillet; stir it into the sauce. Cook until chicken and broccoli are heated through again (only a couple minutes); remove from heat and serve.
  6. Enjoy! This stir fry tastes great served with brown or white rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 580mg25%
Potassium 510mg15%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 12.7mg15%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Asian Kale Slaw

Asian kale slaw is a delicious, healthy side dish with kale, cabbage, carrots, green onions and almonds, in a fantastic Asian inspired sauce! This side dish is a nice twist on traditional coleslaw.Asian kale slaw is a delicious, healthy side dish with kale, cabbage, carrots, green onions and almonds, in a fantastic Asian inspired sauce!
 
Here’s a delicious recipe for Asian kale slaw. KALE is becoming known as the superfood of the garden!  This tasty salad features kale, cabbage, carrots, green onions, and almonds, tossed in a fantastic tasting Asian sauce.
 
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Using Up My Garden Kale

Yesterday I picked a “boatload” of kale in my backyard garden. It has survived the rain, ice and snow of this past winter and is still “kicking”.
 
That envelope of Kale seeds I bought for 99 cents last March has MORE than paid for itself this past year! Here’s the small amount of fresh kale I picked yesterday.

Raw kale from garden for Asian kale slaw, on dish towel drying.

So once again I found myself with fresh picked kale, looking for a new, creative way to enjoy this wonder-veggie, straight from our garden. I found this recipe for “coleslaw” (with an Asian twist) on Pinterest, and decided to give it a try.

I made Asian kale slaw yesterday afternoon (only took about 15 minutes prep) and served it with our dinner. My husband and I LOVED it! We had the slaw on the side with a chicken dinner, and it tasted wonderful!

The slaw on dinner plate, served with chicken and potatoes.

What Is IN Asian Kale Slaw?

The ingredients for the Asian kale slaw are chopped and sliced, and placed in a salad bowl. The slaw has grated carrots, kale, shredded purple cabbage, and sliced green onions. The simple Asian sauce that covers all the ingredients really makes this kale slaw shine!

The ingredients for the Asian kale slaw in large mixing bowl.

Making The Salad Dressing For Asian Kale Slaw Is EASY!

This Asian flavored slaw dressing is incredibly easy to mix up. The sauce will be used as the salad dressing for the Asian kale slaw.

There are several ingredients in the dressing, including lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, etc., which gives this salad it’s distinctive Asian flavor. The salad is tossed with the dressing, then refrigerated for 15-20 minutes, until chilled.

Salad dressing for salad is mixed in yellow bowl.

The finished Asian kale slaw is garnished with sliced almonds, sesame seeds and sea salt, and is served chilled. The flavor of the salad dressing coats the entire bowl of slaw with great flavor!

Kale slaw served with sliced almonds and sesame seeds as garnish.

Asian kale slaw is an amazingly wonderful, crunchy and delicious side salad I really hope you will enjoy. Even though my old photos aren’t the best quality, I hope you will still consider trying this delicious salad!

It’s also a great way to “eat your veggies” (as my Mom used to say to me and my sisters). Yum! Have a GREAT day!

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Asian Kale Slaw
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Asian kale slaw is a delicious, healthy side dish with kale, cabbage, carrots, green onions and almonds, in a fantastic Asian inspired sauce!

Category: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian kale slaw
Servings: 8 servings
Calories Per Serving: 128 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For the slaw:
  • 1 bunch curly kale , shredded/cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 head red/purple cabbage , shredded
  • 3-4 medium carrots , shredded
  • 4 green onions , sliced thin (green and white parts)
For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds , lightly toasted (dry "toast" them in a skillet for a couple minutes)
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers , toasted (same method as sesame seeds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Using a knife, thinly slice/shred the kale leaves, removing/discarding the large, thick stems. **Don't use a food processor for this, as it will shred the kale too fine** Place sliced kale into salad bowl.

  2. Thinly slice/shred red cabbage and green onions. Add to kale in bowl. Grate carrots into bowl, using a hand/box grater.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and vegetable oil. Mix well to combine. Pour dressing over the shredded slaw. Toss slaw until coated; cover and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes. Once chilled, the slaw is ready to serve!

  4. When ready to serve, sprinkle the top of the slaw with toasted sesame seeds, almond slices and sea salt. Toss the salad again. SERVE AND ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

*Recipe can be easily halved for smaller amounts.

Nutrition Facts
Asian Kale Slaw
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 128 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 386mg11%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 6090IU122%
Vitamin C 53.5mg65%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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P.F. Chang’s Ginger Chicken With Broccoli

You’ll love PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken with Broccoli (a copycat recipe), with chicken breasts, broccoli, and an amazing Asian inspired stir fry sauce!You'll love PF Chang's Ginger Chicken with Broccoli (a copycat recipe), with chicken breasts, broccoli, and an amazing Asian inspired stir fry sauce!
Oh my goodness…this copycat recipe for PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken With Broccoli was so good! The Asian inspired ginger sauce tastes amazing with the broccoli and chicken breasts!

I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks called “More Of America’s Most Wanted Recipes” and decided to fix it for my husband and I last night for dinner. WOW! We both loved it! It’s a “copycat” recipe of a beloved PF Chang’s China Bistro entree.

The meal is described as “Chicken Served Cantonese-Style On A Bed Of Steamed Fresh Broccoli”. It sure sounded good to me, so into the ol’ kitchen I went yesterday afternoon to give it a test run.  YES! -this is an amazingly delicious entree! The flavors are phenomenal and the directions are very easy to follow. This will be a recipe we enjoy…often! Hope you like it, too! Here’s some picture to show how to make this great dish:

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How To Make PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken With Broccoli

Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips before being marinated.

Chicken breast slices, with knife on red cutting mat.

Mix up the very simple “marinade” for the chicken. The chicken will need to marinate in the refrigerator for for 3 hours. Plan ahead!

Marinade for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken, in metal bowl

Chicken breast slices for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken, marinading in metal bowl

Make The Delicious Asian Sauce

Make the simple Asian stir fry sauce for PF Chang’s ginger chicken, by blending ingredients together in a bowl. It’s so quick and easy! When done combining the ingredients, set the sauce aside until later.

Stir fry sauce for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken.

Drain the chicken breast slices after marinating.

Chicken pieces for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken drains after marinating.

Cooking The Chicken And the Broccoli

The chicken pieces are cooked in chicken broth mixture until they are 2/3 of the way done. Remove the chicken from the broth and drain on paper towels. Save the broth in the skillet.

Cooking boneless chicken breast slices in broth, for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken.

Cooked chicken, draining on paper towel.

Cook the broccoli florets in the reserved chicken broth.

Broccoli florets for P.F. chang's ginger chicken with broccoli are cooking in broth.

Preparing the Sauce

Cook minced garlic, green onions, and ginger in oil in a large skillet. Boy does it smell good while they are cooking! Add the Asian stir fry sauce to the skillet.

Garlic, green onions and ginger, cooking in skillet for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken.

Asian stir fry sauce for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken cooking in skillet.

Place the marinated chicken pieces  back into the skillet with the green onions and stir fry sauce. Cook the chicken for several minutes until it is fully cooked through.

Mix up the cornstarch mixture that will help to thicken the stir fry sauce for PF Chang’s ginger chicken and broccoli. Once fully mixed, add it into the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Stir until all the cornstarch slurry is fully blended with the stir fry sauce. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.

Mixing up cornstarch in measuring cup to make thickened sauce for P.F. Chang's ginger chicken.

To Serve PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken with Broccoli

Once the sauce has thickened and is heated through, PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken and the sauce are ready to be served. Arrange the cooked broccoli in a ring around the outside of a serving dish. The steaming hot ginger chicken and sauce is then piled into the middle. Serve this delicious dish up, and enjoy!

P.F. Chang's Ginger Chicken With Broccoli, on serving platter.

Here is my version of PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken with Broccoli, served steaming hot, on top of a bed of white rice. It is DELICIOUS!

P.F. Chang's Ginger chicken and broccoli are served on top of white rice.

Hope you will give this recipe for PF Chang’s Ginger Chicken with Broccoli a try! It tastes fantastic!  Have a great day, and please come back again soon.

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Author's signatureRecipe Adapted from the book: “More of America’s Most Wanted Recipes”, by Ron Douglas, page 215 (published 2010)

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PF Chang's Ginger Chicken With Broccoli
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
 

You'll love PF Chang's Ginger Chicken with Broccoli (a copycat recipe), with chicken breasts, broccoli, and an amazing Asian inspired stir fry sauce!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: P.F. Chang's ginger chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 377 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large boneless , skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
For the rest of the recipe:
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz. fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced , peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons minced green onion (green and white parts)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (found in Asian section of most grocery stores)
  • Steamed rice , for serving
Instructions
  1. At least 3 hours ahead of serving time: Marinate the chicken: Combine the eggs, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Add the chicken slices; mix well to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate the chicken for at least 3 hours. When ready to use, drain the chicken well (I used a sieve-dump the chicken in it over a bowl to drain...don't rinse...just drain as much of the slimy egg mixture as you can off of the chicken).
  2. Combine the ingredients for the stir-fry sauce, cover and set aside until ready to use. Sauce can be made ahead.
  3. Place the 3 cups of chicken broth in a large skillet (or wok); bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer. Add the well-drained pieces of marinated chicken to the broth; cook until chicken is almost done (about 3/4 of the way done - just a couple minutes). Before the chicken is cooked all the way through, remove the pieces from the pan using a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the chicken warm.
  4. After removing the chicken, but while the broth is still simmering, add the broccoli florets. Cook these until crisp-tender (just a few minutes!). Once done, remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and arrange it on a serving platter in a ring. Keep the broccoli warm. Once you have removed the broccoli from the pan, discard the broth. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and put it back on the stove top.
  5. Heat the skillet again and add 3 TBSP vegetable oil. Once oil is hot, add the ginger, green onion, and garlic... saute for just a few seconds. Add in the stir-fry sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Add the chicken slices back into the sauce; cook all the way through, approximately 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/2 cup water until smooth. Add this mixture to the chicken and sauce in the skillet. Stir in the sesame oil. Simmer for a minute or two while the sauce thickens.
  7. Arrange the broccoli into a ring shape around the perimeter of serving platter. Once the sauce has thickened and is hot, pour the stir-fry into the center of the broccoli ring. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Please take note that the long prep time is inactive prep time. The length of prep time includes 3 hours of marinade time for the chicken.

Nutrition Facts
PF Chang's Ginger Chicken With Broccoli
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (without rice))
Calories 377 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 118mg39%
Sodium 2078mg90%
Potassium 654mg19%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 520IU10%
Vitamin C 66.4mg80%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Copycat Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

Make a copycat version of Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad in the comfort of your own home. You’ll love this delicious main course salad!Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad / The Grateful Girl Cooks!Applebee’s Restaurant describes their signature salad as “Crisp Oriental greens topped with chunks of crunchy Chicken Fingers, toasted almonds and crispy rice noodles, tossed in a light Oriental vinaigrette”.

Over the years I have enjoyed finding “copycat” recipes from restaurants and then challenging myself to see if I can duplicate the same thing at home. I have found that sometimes you can make the recipe for half the price of what a restaurant charges. This copycat recipe for Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad is a definite keeper! It’s so good, and I have made it countless times!

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How I Got This Recipe

I love the “Top Secret Recipe” cookbook series, by Todd Wilbur. My sons gave me a couple of his books for Mother’s Day years ago. I’ve bought a couple of others, and they are wonderful. Basically, the author tries to identify what ingredients are in a restaurants food (he orders it, then “dissects” it in his lab to determine the ingredients.

Then he experiments to re-create the recipe until it is as close to the original as he can get. I love this because HE does all the dirty work, and I benefit from his efforts. Awesome! It works for me (heh heh heh)!

Making The Salad Is Fairly Simple

I have never taken a lot of photos of making this salad, unlike my other recipes. But the salad is fairly easy to make. An Asian-inspired salad dressing is whisked together, chicken is breaded, fried and cut into pieces, and the green salad is assembled, then topped with the chicken and the salad dressing..

Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad / The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Making the delicious Asian-inspired salad dressing is easy!
Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad / The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Cooking the chicken… easy!
Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad / The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Grab a fork and dig in… you will LOVE the flavors in this salad!

I’ve Made This Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad SO MANY Times

This is a salad I have made MANY times over the past 15 years. I’ve made it for my husband and I, AND for as many as 25 hungry co-workers at a staff retreat, all with great results and compliments each time. Honestly, this entree salad is fairly easy to make. It just takes a bit of time to do the “prep” work. My tip: Do the prep work early, then after school or work, cook the chicken and throw it all together. Boom!

I hope you like it!  If you want to serve 4 with this recipe, just split all the ingredients into 4 smaller sized servings (including the chicken… just cut it into chunks and divide it on 4 salads!) We love this filling salad’s great flavor, and think you will, too! Enjoy!

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Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Make a copycat version of Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad in the comfort of your own home. You'll love this delicious main course salad!

Category: Salad or Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: oriental chicken salad
Servings: 2 large servings
Calories Per Serving: 1431 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For the Oriental Dressing:
  • 6 Tablespoons honey
  • 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoons sesame oil (find this in the Asian food section of the grocery store)
For the Chicken:
  • 1 cup vegetable oil , for frying (you want the skillet to have about 1/2 inch deep of oil)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (or you can substitute crushed cornflake crumbs)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 (3 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the salad:
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped purple cabbage
  • 2 cups chopped napa cabbage
  • 1 carrot , julienned or shredded (I grated mine)
  • 2 green onions , sliced (use entire stalk-green and white parts)
  • 2 TBSP sliced , toasted almonds (saute them on low in dry skillet for 3-4 minutes to toast-stir to prevent burning)
  • 2/3 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
  1. Prepare the salad dressing and chicken: Using a whisk or an electric mixer, blend together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until it is well chilled and you are ready to serve the salad.
  2. Preheat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. The temperature of the oil should be around 350 degrees before cooking the chicken (an electric skillet or a temperature gauge is helpful to get the oil at the right heat). The right amount of heat is necessary for a crispy brown crust!
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs and milk until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix the panko crumbs (or cornflake crumbs) with the flour, salt and pepper.
  5. Cut the chicken breasts into 4 or 5 long strips. Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture first, then into the flour mixture, coating each piece completely. Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot skillet (remember, you preheated it, right?) Fry the chicken fingers for approximately 5 minutes, turning and cooking until the coating on all sides has darkened to a golden brown.
  6. Assemble the salad: Prepare the salad by tossing the romaine lettuce with the purple cabbage, napa cabbage and shredded carrot. Place on individual serving plates.
  7. Sprinkle the green onions on top of the lettuce mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
  9. Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks (that's the authentic way)...sometimes (like in the picture) I just leave the strips on top and let everybody cut up their own...whatever- I'm usually in a big hurry to eat the salad, and don't want to bother cutting it all up into chunks!) Anyways...back to the recipe: Place even amounts of the chicken on top of each salad, placing the chicken in a pile in the middle. Serve the salad dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

You can easily make this salad into 4 smaller sized portions. Just cut the chicken into chunks, divide the chicken chunks and salad into 4 portions, and you're good to go!
Recipe Source: The book "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes", by Todd Wilbur, published 1997, by The Penguin Group, pages 31-32)

Nutrition Facts
Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 large salad)
Calories 1431 Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Fat 45g69%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 232mg77%
Sodium 3612mg157%
Potassium 1657mg47%
Carbohydrates 204g68%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 70g78%
Protein 56g112%
Vitamin A 19190IU384%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 423mg42%
Iron 11.4mg63%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Orange Beef Stir Fry

Enjoy an Orange Beef Stir Fry, with marinated steak cooked with broccoli, carrots and red bell peppers, in an Asian-inspired soy and marmalade sauce!Enjoy an Orange Beef Stir Fry, with marinated steak cooked with broccoli, carrots and red bell peppers, in an Asian-inspired soy and marmalade sauce!

Last year I bought a cookbook called “Hungry Girl To the Max!” – The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook”, by Lisa Lillien. I found this recipe for Orange Beef Stir Fry in the cookbook and enjoyed giving it a try. We ended up really enjoying this delicious meal.

I don’t eat very much beef, but this recipe sounded good to me (I’m a sucker for anything with orange in it), and I love the fact that the author has taken steps to cut the fat in a lot of her recipes.

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The Marinated Steak Is Full Of Flavor!

The steak marinades until time to cook, so it helps to tenderize it, and allows the wonderful, delicious combination of orange marmalade, soy sauce, ginger and garlic flavors to permeate it!  Add to that some good stir-fried veggies, and you’re in for a treat!

The orange sauce would be great just on the veggies alone, if you don’t eat meat…(just sayin’ that for all you vegetarians out there!) Or swap out the beef for chicken if you don’t like red meat. This is a very versatile recipe- the flavor is in the sauce!

My suggestion would be to get the beef marinating in the refrigerator early in the day…then the recipe will be a snap to throw together later, for a delicious dinner. Hope you enjoy it! Making the sauce is EASY! Simply whisk the ingredients together.

An Asian-inspired orange and soy sauce is mixed for the stir fry.

Slice the steak very thin. TIP: You will find it’s easiest to slice thin if the meat is partially frozen before cutting.

Steak is cut into thin strips for the orange beef stir fry.

Marinating The Steak Strips For FLAVOR!

The steak slices are marinated in a delicious soy and marmalade Asian-inspired sauce, before stir frying.

Steak marinates in orange and soy sauce before cooking.

While the steak marinates, I prep the veggies for the orange beef stir fry. The veggies are prepped and ready to go. I love the colors of the veggies in a good stir fry, don’t you?

Broccoli, bell peppers and carrots are chopped and prepped before stir frying.

Stir Fry The Veggies

The colorful veggies are stir-fried in some reserved delicious orange and soy sauce mixture.

Broccoli, bell peppers and carrots are stir-fried in orange sauce.

Finish Cooking The Orange Beef Stir Fry And Serve!

The marinated beef slices and the reserved sauce are then added to the veggies. The dish is cooked until the steak is cooked through, and the sauce has thickened. The finished orange beef stir fry is served on top of a bed of rice. Yum!

Orange Beef Stir Fry is served on top of white steamed rice.

Hope you will consider trying this yummy orange beef stir fry. It is really scrumptious! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will come back soon for more delicious recipes. Have a GREAT day!

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Author's signatureRecipe Adapted from “Hungry Girl To The Max-The Guilt-Free Cookbook, by Lisa Lillien, published 2012.

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Orange Beef Stir Fry
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
 

Enjoy an Orange Beef Stir Fry, with marinated steak cooked with broccoli, carrots and red bell peppers, in an Asian-inspired soy and marmalade sauce!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: orange beef stir fry
Servings: 3 servings
Calories Per Serving: 243 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons orange marmalade (author recommends low-sugar)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons reduced sodium/light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 8 oz. raw lean beefsteak fillet (I used a rib eye steak I found in the freezer...heh heh heh!)
  • 2 dashes Couple dashes of salt
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper (I used a combination of red and yellow peppers for color)
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • Optional seasonings to taste: additional salt , pepper, and red pepper flakes (I used all of them)
Instructions
  1. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the marmalade with the soy sauce until blended. Add the vinegar, cornstarch, ginger and garlic powder and mix well. Add 1 cup of water to this and whisk together until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  2. At this point, reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate. This will be used later in the recipe.
  3. Thinly slice the beef (trimming the visible fat) and season with salt. (Hint: the easiest way to slice the beef thin is to slice while the beef is semi-thawed, but still firm. Trust me.) Add the beef to the bowl w/ the remaining marinade (NOT the 1/2 cup you reserved earlier) and coat well. Cover the bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour (I recommend all day)
  4. Chop and grate the veggies. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray, and bring to medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and the 1/2 cup of the marinade that you reserved earlier. Cook this on medium-high for approximately 5 minutes, stirring, until the veggies have slightly softened.
  5. Add the 1/2 cup of leftover marinade and the beef into the skillet. Cook on medium-high until the veggies are tender, the beef has cooked through, and the sauce has thickened (approx. 4-5 minutes). When done, remove from heat, and serve! We had rice on the side and it was a perfect accompaniment to the stir-fry. ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
Orange Beef Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
Calories 243 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 871mg38%
Potassium 824mg24%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 8245IU165%
Vitamin C 179.2mg217%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Thai Chicken Linguini

Thai Chicken Linguini (a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe), with chicken breasts and pasta in a creamy Asian peanut sauce, is absolutely delicious!Thai Chicken Linguini (a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe), with chicken breasts and pasta in a creamy Asian peanut sauce, is absolutely delicious!
I have always loved the Thai Chicken Linguini at The Cheesecake Factory, however I don’t love the (sometimes) 1-2 hour wait for a table. When you’re hungry, you’re hungry!

Let’s just say I was shocked to find out this entree has been removed from their menu as of 2014. Sadness prevailed… until I found this recipe, and began making it myself, at home!

I began a search to find a good copycat recipe and found a wonderful recipe posted by Amy, at “Sing For Your Supper” that was absolutely perfect.

Now I’ve made this dish many times since then, and love the smooth and creamy Thai peanut sauce that coats the pasta, and the crunchy peanut garnish. This is such a delicious dish! Here’s how to make it.

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Why NOT Make Thai Chicken Linguini At Home?

Seriously…why wait endlessly for a table when you can make Thai chicken linguini for much less $$, but with the same results at home? It’s really not that difficult at all!

You will need cooked chicken breasts, cooked linguini, julienned and blanched carrots, water chestnuts, cilantro and chopped peanuts (optional) for this dish.

These ingredients will be combined with a simple, flavor-packed peanut sauce before serving. Cilantro and chopped peanuts (optional) will garnish for each serving.

A portion of the Thai chicken linguini, garnished with cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Thai chicken linguini is very easy to make, the flavors and textures are magnificent, and any leftovers you may have are delicious when reheated.

Well, to be perfectly honest… you will ONLY have leftovers if you don’t polish all of it off in one sitting! Just sayin’.

Making The Creamy Peanut Sauce Is Easy!

The peanut sauce is made by combining the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. You simply stir the ingredients well, until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Ingredients for the sauce are peanut butter, soy sauce, chili paste (or sriracha), brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, rice wine vinegar, ginger and sesame oil.

All ingredients for the peanut sauce are placed in a grey bowl and stirred to combine.Peanut sauce in grey bowl is beginning to become creamy by stirring ingredients.

Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, pour it over the hot cooked linguini, cooked chicken breast slices, julienned carrots, water chestnuts, and cilantro. Toss to combine.

The fully blended peanut sauce is smooth and creamy, in a grey bowl.

Grab some chopsticks or a fork and dig in! I really think you will love delicious Thai chicken linguini! It’s so good, and it’s hard to stop eating it, once you’ve started.

A dinner plate with Thai chicken linguini on it, ready to be eaten.

The creamy peanut sauce, chicken breast and the crunch of chopped peanuts, carrots and water chestnuts make this one wonderfully tasty meal.

I could spoon up the creamy peanut sauce and eat it all by itself, because it’s THAT good. Not that I’ve ever done that… wink, wink!

Hope you will give this Thai chicken linguini a try! The recipe makes 4 servings, and can easily be doubled, if necessary. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day.

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Thai Chicken Linguini
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
 

Thai Chicken Linguini (a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe), with chicken breasts and pasta in a creamy Asian peanut sauce, is absolutely delicious!

Category: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: thai chicken linguini
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 675 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For the peanut sauce
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tsp. chili paste (I usually substitute 2 tsp. Sriracha sauce)
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 2 limes , juiced
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 clove of garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
For the pasta
  • 1/2 lb. linguini (or spaghetti or fettucine), fully cooked and drained
  • 2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, (seasoned w/ salt/pepper, fully cooked, and sliced diagonally)
  • 2 carrots , julienned (matchstick cut)
  • 1 small can water chestnuts , drained
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro , chopped (stems discarded) Save small amount for garnish on top of dish.
  • 1 handful chopped peanuts (optional, but GOOD , for garnish (if desired)
Instructions
  1. Cook chicken. (I usually grill it, or boil it for 45 minutes in large saucepan of water). Season with salt and pepper, then slice it thinly on a diagonal.

  2. Make the sauce: Put all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk or mix until fully combined, smooth and creamy. Cover and store in the refrigerator until needed (can be made ahead).

  3. Blanch the julienned carrots (cut into matchstick sized slices) in boiling water for approximately 3 minutes, pulling them out while they are still bright and crisp.

  4. Cook linguini per package directions. Place drained, hot pasta in a large bowl with the carrots, sliced chicken, water chestnuts and cilantro (save a bit of cilantro for garnish!). Pour the peanut sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.

  5. Garnish dish with additional cilantro and chopped peanuts (if using). Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Note: Cook times for this recipe do not include time for cooking chicken breasts. Some may bake, boil, broil, etc. the chicken. It's up to you to choose the method you prefer.

Chopped peanut garnish is not included in caloric calculation, as this is an optional garnish.

Nutrition Facts
Thai Chicken Linguini
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 675 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 1017mg44%
Potassium 984mg28%
Carbohydrates 79g26%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 5144IU103%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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