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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
2 chicken breasts,boneless
1/3 cup pace picante sauce *
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar or sugar substitute
3 tbsp veg. oil (optional)
1 onion, cut into thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger,(fresh if possible)
2 cup broccoli flowerets
1 pepper, any color,chopped
Directions
Cut chicken into 1/2 - 1" cubes. Combine picante sauce, soy sauce,
water, cornstarch, and sugar or sugar substitute in small bowl; set
aside. Heat 2 T oil (or spray non-stick pan with cooking spray) in
large skillet on high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry 3-4 minutes or
until cooked. Add remaining oil (optional),onion, garlic, ginger,
broccoli, peppers. Stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are
crisp-tender. Add picante sauce mixture; stir-fry about 1 minute or
until sauce thickens. * Any bottled picante sauce can be used, or if
you have a recipe you can use your own.
Servings: 4
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