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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp jalapeno chili, minced
1/2 tsp lime peel, grated
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
4 boneless chicken breasts, skinned (about 1 lb), cut
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, julienned
1/2 red pepper julienned
1/2 yellow pepper, julienned
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Directions
Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeno, lime peel, and
ginger in a large glass bowl. Add the chicken, then cornstarch and
toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over
medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, red and yellow pepper, salt, and
pepper. Stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a
plate.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add chicken.
Stir-fry until opaque and firm to the touch, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Return vegetables to skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through,
for 30 seconds more. Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: calories 215, total fat 8 g, cholesterol 66 mg, sodium
727 mg, carbohydrates 6 g, protein 28 g. Source: Ladies Home Journal
Great Chicken Recipes.
Shared and MM by Judi M. Phelps jphelps@shell.portal.com or
jphelps@best.com
Servings: 4
Diet Stir-Fry Lime Chicken Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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