Improv Challenge: Popcorn & Peanuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 3.3 oz bag microwavable plain salted popcorn, popped
- 2 egg whites
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp plus ½ tsp sriracha sauce [Huy Fong Foods]
- 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter [Jif Natural]
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos [Coconut Secret]
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- Peanut oil, for frying [Whole Foods Roasted Peanut Oil]
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 556g | |
| Calories 1313 | |
| Calories from Fat 485 | 37% |
| Total Fat 55.52g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 12.01g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 8.95g | |
| Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium 2949mg | 123% |
| Potassium 1368mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 117.83g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.6g | 42% |
| Sugars 39.17g | 26% |
| Protein 89.04g | 142% |
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