Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 1 serving.
"When our children were little, my husband frequently worked late," recalls Michelle McWilliams of Fort Lupton, Colorado. "This eye-catching stir-fry was a satisfying alternative to a big dinner for me and the kids."
Ingredients
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1 boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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2 teaspoons canola oil
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7 snow peas
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1 cup fresh broccoli florets
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1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
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3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
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3/4 cup sliced onion
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 cup cold water
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3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
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Hot cooked rice
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
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Thinly julienned green onions, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 6-8 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry peas, broccoli and red pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and onion; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
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2.
Combine cornstarch and sugar; stir in water and soy sauce until smooth. Add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; cook until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 398 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 2858mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 36g protein.
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