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Food For Thought - Easy Chicken Lo-Mein as we Move in MayDear Friends,We've been a-travelin' and a-trekking all over the globe as we Move in May! At last we have landed on one the most delectable continents (and its contiguous islands), ASIA! What's not to love about Asia, with its scrumptious and healthy cuisine--stir fries were born here! And to keep us walking and Moving in May, here's one of my most favorite stir fry recipes that I know you'll love too! Enjoy! Easy Chicken Lo Mein** Serves 6 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 pound snap pea pods -- strings removed (2 cups) 6 ounces baby-cut carrots -- cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch sticks (1 cup) 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated linguine -- cut into 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons water 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce Ðlow sodium is best 4 cloves garlic -- pressed 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot Toasted sesame seed -- if desired Cut chicken breast halves lengthwise into 2-inch pieces; cut pieces crosswise into 1/2-inch strips. Heat 2 quarts water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add pea pods, carrots and linguine; heat to boiling. Boil 2 to 3 minutes or until linguine is just tender; drain. Mix cornstarch, sugar and water. Mix broth, soy sauce, garlic and gingerroot; stir in cornstarch mixture. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble. Add chicken; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until chicken is white; stir in broth mixture, then pea pods, carrots and linguine. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed. Per serving: 222 Calories; 4g Total Fat; 16g Protein; 2g Fiber; 33g Carbohydrate; 45mg Cholesterol; 289mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates SERVING SUGGESTIONS: A big green salad. **This recipe is easy to make vegetarianÉjust skip the chicken and use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth. Love, Leanne [Home] [Join FlyLady] [Contact Us] [About FlyLady] [Privacy Statement] [Terms & Conditions] FlyLady.net "This is FlyLady's List that has grown by leaps and bounds..." Copyright 2001 - 2008 FlyLady and Company, Inc. 
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