INGREDIENTS:
•8 oz vermicelli or whole-wheat angel hair pasta (dry)
•2 tsp peanut oil
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
•1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
•¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
•2 tsp toasted sesame oil
•2 tbsp fresh lime juice
•¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
•¼ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
•Lime wedges for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of cooking water.
2.Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved cooking water, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook 1 minute to heat through, stirring frequently.
3.Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and scallions. Serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
NUTRIENTS PER 1 1/2 CUP SERVING:
•Calories: 408
•Total Fat: 8 g
•Sat. Fat: 1 g
•Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
•Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
•Carbs: 49 g
•Fiber: 6 g
•Sugars: 3 g
•Protein: 35 g
•Sodium: 687 mg
•Cholesterol: 66 mg
Source: Clean Eating Magazine
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/ginger_chicken.html
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