CHICKEN AND/OR TOFU STIR-FRY

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I received this recipe from a friend, but haven't had the chance to make it yet. The best stir-fries are made with the freshest vegetables, which makes this a great choice as a "market-day" meal.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 lb boneless chicken, cut in thin strips
14 ounces firm tofu, cubed (optional)
1 cup snow peas or 1 cup sugar snap pea, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together first nine ingredients and set aside.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat saute chicken in a small amount of olive oil until meat is cooked through or tofu is lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add snow peas or sugar snap peas to skillet. Add soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Mix in cooked spaghetti and green onions. Top with chicken/tofu and serve immediately.
  • Variation: Add other vegetables according to the length of time needed to cook until crisp-tender. Add first: thinly sliced carrots. Next: sliced, peeled broccoli stems, onions, bell pepper strips, asparagus, chopped Swiss chard stems, cabbage. Next: broccoli florets, along with soy sauce mixture. Next: sliced mushrooms and summer squash. Last: fresh greens like spinach. You can use any combination of the vegetables listed above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.1, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 984.3, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.6, Protein 36

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