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Stir-Fry with Chicken and Noodles

Platter of stir-fry with chicken and noodles
Makes: 10 Servings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This recipe is quick to make and adaptable to your own taste! You could make it vegetarian by removing the chicken or add some extra crunch by using crunchy peanut butter.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen-style noodles
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 medium head of cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Add noodles, cover, and remove from heat (do not add flavor packets). Wait one minute. Drain noodles and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F in an electric skillet). Add chicken and cook until no longer pink when cut, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add red pepper, ginger, and carrots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cabbage and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
  6. Stir in green onion, cooked noodles, and peanut sauce. Toss and serve right away.

Notes

To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try this stir-fry with sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 168
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Sodium 297 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 33 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 255 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 168
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 33 mg
Potassium 255 mg
Sodium 297 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 28 mg
Phosphorus 99 mg
Selenium 8 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 97 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 42 mcg
Folate 29 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 30 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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