EASY CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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This seriously simple meal is the thing to make on nights when you don't know what to cook. Chicken breast, onions, bell pepper and snow peas come together in an ultra-fast stir-fry with a silky, flavorful sauce that'll be on the table in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon natural rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon finely chopped serrano chile, seeds and membranes removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (about 1 large)
1 cup thinly bias-sliced snow peas
1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed
Hot white rice, lime wedges, green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and honey. Beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to coat sides with oil. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Add serrano chile, garlic and gingerroot; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add snow peas; cook 30 to 60 seconds longer, until softened.
Return chicken mixture to skillet. Stir sauce; add to chicken and vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sesame seed. Serve with rice, lime wedges, green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g