- 4 skinless, boneless chicken
breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15 ounce) can lychees, drained
(in ethnic foods section)
- 3 medium green onions, sliced
- 2 jalapeno or red chilies, seeded
and chopped
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts,
chopped
Thai seasoning
- 1/3 cup fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Combine all seasoning ingredients except peanuts and stir well. (Thai
seasoning can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and also
works well with fish and seafood.)
- Place chicken, lychees, onion and jalapeno in a shallow dish and
sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1
hour.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken in oil for about 4 minutes or until browned on both
sides.
- Add remaining ingredients except peanuts, reduce heat, cover and cook
over a low heat about 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 6 ounces vegetables
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 290
Total fat: 10 grams
Carbohydrate: 21 grams
Protein: 31 grams
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