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

Ingredients
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2 ounces bean thread vermicelli
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3 cups peanut oil
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12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups broccoli flowerets
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1 cup cauliflower flowerets
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4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
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1 red or green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
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8 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
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2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
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Snipped cilantro or parsley (optional)
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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