ASIAN CHICKEN WITH GINGERED VEGETABLES

Asian Chicken with Gingered Vegetables image

"My family loves this light, colorful and quick meal. Grilled pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon makes a yummy dessert." Teresa Ralston - New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges