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Carb Safe
≤ 30g
Low Carb
≤ 15g
Very Low Carb
≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol
≤ 60mg (main dish)
≤ 20mg (all others)
Low Calorie
≤ 360 calories (main dish)
≤ 120 calories (all others)
Low Saturated Fat
≤ 3g (main dish)
≤ 1g (all others)

total time

≤ 10 minutes ≤ 20 minutes ≤ 30 minutes

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Stir Fried Chicken and Asparagus
 
Source: dLife

Quick cooking in a wok keeps the chicken moist and the vegetables fresh.

Rating:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
Total Carbs 9.3 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Sugars 3.4 g
Total Fat 3.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.8 g
Potassium 226.5 mg
Protein 15.7 g
Sodium 249 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 Fat, 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 2 Very Lean Meat
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Servings
Ingredients
2 tsp peanut oil
2 tbsp low sodium chicken broth
3 medium garlic cloves , minced
2 tbsp chopped scallions , minced
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts , halved and cubed into 2 inch pieces
1 medium carrots , sliced thin
16 oz Asparagus, fresh , slice into 2 inch pieces (2 cups)
0.5 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
0.25 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch


Directions
1 Heat oil and 2 tablespoons of broth in wok over medium high heat. Stir in garlic and scallions and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add chicken and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes, until chicken is not longer pink on inside.
2 Push chicken up edges of wok and pour small amount of broth in the middle.
3 Add carrots and cook 2 more minutes.
4 Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes.
5 Add water chestnuts and cook 2 minutes.
6 Mix chicken with vegetables, stirring for 1 minute.
7 In small bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, oil, broth, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken and mix well.
8 Place lid over wok and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve


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