Meals Matter

Chicken Stir Fry

Contributed By: LTeifel
'Healthy Meals in Minutes'

Ingredients

1/4 c Orange juice

1-1/2 tbsp Cornstarch

1 lb Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

3/4 c Reduced sodium chicken broth

1-1/2 tbsp Reduced sodium soy sauce

2-1/2 tsp Vegetable oil

1 clove Garlic, minced

2 tbsp Minced fresh ginger or 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger

1-1/2 c Snow peas or green beans

1 Medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 c)

3/4 c Sliced green onion

1 c Frozen broccoli, thawed

1 Medium carrot, thinly sliced

2 c Cooked rice

Preparation

In a shallow glass bowl, combine orange juice and cornstarch; mix well. Stir in chicken. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

Drain chicken; discard juice mixture. In a small bowl, combine broth and soy sauce. Set aside.

In a wok or large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir fry for 30 seconds. Add chicken; stir fry for 3 minutes. Add vegetables; stir fry until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth mixture.

Place 1/2 c of rice on each serving plate. Top with the chicken mixture, dividing evenly.

Cook's Notes

To make this vegetarian, omit chicken. Short cut: buy precut vegetables from the produce or salad bar section of the supermarket.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 317
Total Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 35
Protein: 32
Sodium: 376