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MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Chicken Stir-Fry with
Asparagus and
Cashews
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Chicken
Stir Fry with Asparagus and Cashews |
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Simple and
fresh...
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½
cup |
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raw
cashews |
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1½
lbs |
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skinless, boneless, boneless chicken
breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces |
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2
Tbs |
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Asian fish sauce |
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2
Tbs |
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vegetable oil |
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½
cup |
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chicken stock or low-sodium broth |
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1
lb |
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asparagus, sliced on the diagonal
(1-inch thick) |
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1
Tbs |
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oyster sauce |
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1
Tbs |
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fresh lime juice |
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1/8
tsp |
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cayenne pepper |
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½
cup |
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chopped fresh basil |
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¼
cup |
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chopped chives |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 350°F. Spread the cashews in a pie plate and
toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, until
they are nicely browned and fragrant. Let cool. |
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2 |
In a medium
bowl, toss the chicken with 1 Tablespoon of the
fish sauce. In a wok or large skillet, heat the
oil until shimmering. Add the chicken in an even
layer and cool over high heat, turning once,
until browned and just cooked throughout, about
4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the
chicken to a clean bowl. |
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3 |
Pour the
chicken broth into the wok and bring to a
simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Add the
asparagus slices, cover and cook over moderate
heat until they are crisp-tender, about 3
minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the
asparagus to the bowl along with the chicken. |
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4 |
Add the
remaining 1 Tablespoon of fish sauce to the wok
along with the oyster sauce, lime juice and
cayenne pepper. Simmer until the sauce is
reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Return the
chicken pieces and sliced asparagus to the wok
and toss to heat through. Remove the wok from
the heat and stir in the cashews, basil and
chives. Season the stir fry with black pepper
and serve right away. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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282.72 |
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Calories From Fat (30%) |
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83.90 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
9.35g |
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14% |
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Saturated Fat 1.13g |
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6% |
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Cholesterol
98.66mg |
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33% |
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Sodium
979.19mg |
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41% |
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Potassium
754.56mg |
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22% |
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Carbohydrates
6.06g |
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2% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.83g |
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11% |
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Sugar 2.28g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
3.23g |
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Protein
42.85g |
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86% |
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WW Points 6 (without rice) |
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Cooking Tips |
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Serve with steamed
rice. |
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Recipe Source |
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Food and Wine |
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***Hey,
This One's a Keeper- would
make it again. "Terrific,
lighter choice for dinner."
-San
Diego, CA
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