INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts , cubed
  • 3/4 cup mushrooms , cut into chunks
  • 3/4 cup red bell peppers or green bell peppers , cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup celery , chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions , chopped
  • 1/4 cup canned water chestnuts , sliced, halved
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water , cold, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons no calorie artificial sweetener , Splenda granulated
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili sauce , can add more for extra spice if desired
  • salt , to taste
  • pepper , to taste
  • red pepper flakes , to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Begin by combining 2 tablespoons of cold water with soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda, cornstarch and chili sauce — stir well until all ingredients have dissolved; set sauce aside.
  2. Spray a large pan or wok with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, celery, onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons of water.
  4. Stirring occasionally, cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Once chicken is almost fully cooked but still tender, add peanuts and water chestnuts to the pan or wok.
  6. Raise heat to high, give sauce a stir, and add it to the pan/wok as well. Mix entire dish until all ingredients are coated in sauce, and the sauce is hot and thick.
  7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Enjoy!