Recipe of the Week

Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Yields: 6 servings

Total Time: 30 mins

Make a mouthwatering peanut chicken stir-fry with rice noodles, strips of chicken and a medley of colorful vegetables. This wholesome and flavorful meal is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles

• 1/3 cup water

• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

• Sesame seeds, optional

  
  

Instructions

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic and pepper flakes; set aside.

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan.

• Stir-fry broccoli and carrot in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain noodles; toss with chicken mixture in pan. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.