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Chicken and Pea Pod Stir-Fry

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Chicken and Pea Pod Stir-Fry

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Yield: 4 servings - Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups stir-fry includes 5/8 cup chicken

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1-1/2 cups julienne-cut carrot
• 2 cups fresh snow pea pods or sugar snap peas, OR 1 (6-ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed and drained
• 3/4 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 2-1/2 cups cubed (3/4-inch), cooked chicken breast

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and sugar, and blend well. Add water and soy sauce, blending until smooth. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add carrots and stir to coat. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add snow pea pods or snap peas, green onions, and gingerroot, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.

3. Stir in chicken and cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and is thoroughly heated.

Per Serving: Calories: 257; Protein: 28 g; Sodium: 211 mg; Cholesterol: 63 mg; Fat: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 14 g ++++ Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat