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.