Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 1 serving
Test Kitchen Approved
"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

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 7 snow peas
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 3 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3/4 cup sliced onion
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Hot cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • Thinly julienned green onions, optional

Directions

  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.
  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.

"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."
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