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Gluten-Free Asian Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Gluten-Free Asian Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup); 3/4 cup gluten-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas; 1 cup thin red bell pepper strips (2x1/4x1/4 inch); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Hot cooked brown rice, if desired

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

Looking for an easy Asian dinner using peas? Then try this hearty chicken stir-fry that's served with rice - ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup gluten-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
1 cup thin red bell pepper strips (2x1/4x1/4 inch)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Hot cooked brown rice, if desired

Directions

1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and gingerroot; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is light golden brown.
2

Add carrots, 1/4 cup of the broth, the soy sauce and pepper flakes. Cover; cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring once.
3

Add frozen sugar snap peas and bell pepper. Cover; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4

In small bowl, mix remaining broth and cornstarch; stir into chicken mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently, until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Serve with rice.

Vegetables offer a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and folate to name a few. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 210

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 7g; 10%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 7%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 70mg; 23%

Sodium: 370mg; 15%

Potassium: 450mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 9g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 7%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 130%; 130%

Vitamin C: 40%; 40%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;