I’m not always a fan of “lighter” dishes because sometimes “light” = no flavor.

But as I’ve said on many an occasion, I trust Martha (Stewart, that is).  So when I found this recipe online, I went for it.

A “Lighter” General Tso’s Chicken

Modified from this recipe.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 servings brown rice
• 2 tbsp, then 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 pound snow peas, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
• 2.5 tsp minced garlic
• 2-3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (depending on how much you like ginger!)
• 5 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 2 large egg whites
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Before you do anything else, cut and prep your chicken, snow peas, and ginger.
   

2. In a big bowl, [...]