Tag: brown sugar

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Kung Pao Chicken 8

Cut calories and sodium by making this takeout favorite at home. This recipe delivers authentic flavor in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons […]

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Sweet Orange Salmon 5

Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Preheat broiler. Step 2 Combine first 8 ingredients in a small […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry 5

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Satay Sauce

Ingredients 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce 1 […]

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Chicken Thighs With Ginger-Sesame Glaze

Make-ahead tip: Mix up the glaze first thing in the morning, and allow the chicken thighs to marinate all day in the refrigerator to soak up even more flavor. After that, getting dinner on the table is as simple as heating up the grill pan. Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 3 tablespoons dark […]

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Pork and Pineapple Kebabs

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 16 cubes) 16 pineapple cubes 16 (1-inch) pieces poblano pepper 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray Cilantro How to Make It […]

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Crispy Pork Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy

Hot! Hot! Hot! That is exactly how your wok should be before the food goes in so that you get the crispy, browned edges you want. Get the thinnest slices of meat by using a serrated knife to cut it or by freezing it for 30 minutes. Ingredients 10 ounce very thinly sliced pork shoulder […]

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Sweet Orange Salmon

Eight ingredients combine in a spice rub that would also be good on pork tenderloin medallions. Serve this flavorful salmon dish with orange wedges. Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black […]

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Glazed Beef Skewers with Ginger Slaw

Have your little helpers mix up the glaze, while older kids can help skewer the beef.   Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 cups packaged coleslaw 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated […]

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Slow-Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon

Slow roasting the cured fish gives the salmon a velvety, silken texture. Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 (3-pound) salmon fillet Cooking spray 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard How to Make It Step 1 Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. […]