Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Skillet Ginger Chicken with Cilantro and Lime


This recipe comes from the "Clean Eating Magazine" and it is by Robin Miller. I'm very excited about this dish, because it has been a while since I've found a healthy and delicious meal to make.

INGREDIENTS:

8oz Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti (dry)
2 tsp Peanut Oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 TBSP minced Fresh Ginger
1 LB boneless, skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup reduced-sodium Soy Sauce
2 tsp toasted Sesame Oil
juice of 2 Limes
1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
1/4 cup chopped Scallions (white and green parts)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water.
2) Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved cooking water, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook 1 minute to heat through, stirring frequently.
3) Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and scallions. Serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.

ENJOY!!

(As an afterthought, I added broccoli to this dish, because I like to get my veggies in there. I will probably revise this recipe in the future after I make it a second time....stay tuned....)

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