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Thai Chicken

  • 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

  1. 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.)
  2.  Place chicken, lychees, onion and jalapeno in a shallow dish and sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook chicken in oil for about 4 minutes or until browned on both sides.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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