Asian Noodles with Chicken Stir-Fry

Fresh vegetables team up with chicken and fried bean threads for an out-of-this-world Asian recipe.


Asian Noodles with Chicken Stir-Fry


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Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  ounces  bean thread vermicelliOn Sale
  • 3  cups  peanut oilOn Sale
  • 12  ounces  skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  teriyaki sauceOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  broccoli floweretsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  cauliflower floweretsOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and slicedOn Sale
  • 1    red or green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squaresOn Sale
  • 8    green onions, cut into 2-inch lengthsOn Sale
  • 2    medium tomatoes, cut into wedgesOn Sale
  •     Snipped cilantro or parsley (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a wok or 12-inch skillet heat the 3 cups of peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Add the vermicelli to hot oil and cook about 8 seconds or until puffed, turning once. (Do not let brown.) Drain on paper towels; set aside. Cool and discard peanut oil.
2.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
3.
For sauce, in a small bowl combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, and cornstarch; set aside.
4.
Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil to the same wok or a 12-inch skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat (add more oil if necessary during cooking). Stir-fry lemongrass or lemon peel and garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. Add the broccoli and cauliflower; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, red or green sweet pepper, and green onions; stir-fry for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok. Add chicken to wok; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok.
5.
Stir sauce; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok. Add tomatoes. Stir to coat. Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately with vermicelli. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 386, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 658 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 24 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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