Ginger Chicken with Snow Pea Salad
author: "Arthur Agatston, MD"
source: "South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbooks"
type: recipe
rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
tags: recipe cookbook asian chicken snow-peas
creation date: 2023-02-03
mod date: 2023-02-03
Ginger Chicken wit Snow Pea Salad
Ginger lovers will fall hard for this easy chicken dish, which can be topped with sesame seeds for extra pizzazz
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Snow peas | strings removed |
| 1 T + 2 tsp | Canola oil | divided |
| 1 T + 1 tsp | Low-sodium Soy Sauce | divided |
| 1 T | Fresh Ginger | |
| 1 1/2 lb | Chicken breasts | boneless and skinless |
| 2 | Scallions | sliced |
| 2 tsp | Sesame Oil |
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water.
- Boil snow peas for 2 minutes, drain, and place in ice water for 1 minute to chill. Drain and pat dry.
- Combine 2 teaspoons of the canola oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, and ginger in a shallow bowl.
- Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat remaining canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink inside. ~5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
- Combine peas, scallions, sesame oil, and remaining soy sauce in a mixing bowl; toss together.
- Serve pea salad with chicken.
Nutrition Information
- Per serving
- Calories: 310 calories
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar:
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Cholesterol:
The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook