Sunday, February 06, 2011

Easy Chicken Stir-fry with Noodles


Healthy Habit #7: Make protein a part of the main dish,
 not the major portion.
EASY CHICKEN STIR-FRY with NOODLES



You will need:
  • 2 chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 4 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup snow peas, slices into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 200g Noodles or Spaghetti, cooked according to package    directions 


    for the Chicken Marinade:
    • 1/3 cup soy sauce
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup white wine or additional chicken broth
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger



    Preparation:

    Step 1: Combine all ingredients for marinade, reserve 3/4 cup for 
            later. To the remaining marinade, marinate chicken. Coat 
            all sides and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Step 2: Drain the chicken and discard the marinade. In a large 
            non-stick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons 
            of oil until chicken is cooked and no longer pink. Remove 
            and keep warm.

    Step 3: Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in the remaining oil for 6 
            minutes.

    Step 4: Add cabbage and peas; Stir-fry 3 minutes longer or until 
            vegetables are crisp-tender. 

    Step 5: Combine cornstarch with the reserved marinade until 
            smooth; add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. 
            Cook and stir for another 2 minutes or until thickened.

    Step 6: Stir noodles or pasta into the vegetable mixture. Add 
            chicken to the pan. Cook and stir until heated through.



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