The recipe Chengtu Chicken and Tofu

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Chengtu Chicken and Tofu recipe is a Asian Dinner meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy Asian for Dinner, you will like Chengtu Chicken and Tofu!

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Recipe
Chengtu Chicken and Tofu

A lower fat adaptation of Jackie Passmore's recipe from Fire & Spice.

What Course Is Chengtu Chicken and Tofu?

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu is for Dinner.


How Long Does Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Recipe Take To Prepare?

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Recipe Take To Cook?

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Recipe Make?

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Recipe?

The ingredients for Chengtu Chicken and Tofu are:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 block firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cubed
1 bell pepper, seeded and cut into large pieces
1 sweet onion, cut into large pieces
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
3 scallions, sliced
1 jalapeno or other hot chile, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
1/2 cup raw skinned peanuts (optional; not included in nutritional calculation)
1 tbsp canola oil

Marinade:
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. sake

Sauce:
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp chili oil, such as Mongolian Fire Oil
2 tsp sake or brandy
1/2 cup fat-free chicken stock
Freshly ground black pepper


How Do I Make Chengtu Chicken and Tofu?

Here is how you make Chengtu Chicken and Tofu:

Combine marinade ingredients and toss with chicken and tofu cubes. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temp, or in the fridge for longer.Prepare the vegetables and combine sauce ingredients ahead of time and set aside. Heat the canola oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Drain the chicken and tofu; discard marinade. Add chicken/tofu to wok and stir-fry, keeping the pieces moving so that they do not stick to the wok. Remove when the chicken is cooked through and set aside.Add the peppers, onions, and cabbage; stir-fry until the veggies start to develop some black around the edges. Add the cabbage, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, and scallions; stir-fry for 1 more minute, until fragrant. Return the chicken and tofu to the wok and add the sauce ingredients. Continue to stir-fry until the pieces are thoroughly coated in the sauce and some of the liquid has reduced (not all of it).Remove from wok and serve at once over rice. Makes 8 one-cup portions.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RFGOLDSTEIN.


What's The Nutritional Info For Chengtu Chicken and Tofu?

The nutritional information for Chengtu Chicken and Tofu is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 156.3
  • Total Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.2 mg
  • Sodium: 192.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 18.8 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Chengtu Chicken and Tofu?

Chengtu Chicken and Tofu is Asian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Chengtu Chicken and Tofu Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Chengtu Chicken and Tofu is Low Fat


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