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                        Oriental Chicken Topping

Recipe By     : Low-Fat Meals, Woman's Day, 4/96
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Potatoes
               Luncheon

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4      large         idaho baking potatoes -- baked
  1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
  2      small         boneless skinless chicken breast halves
                       --cut into thin strips
                       --about 2 cups
  1      small         red onion -- diced
    1/2  cup           red bell pepper strips
    1/2  cup           thinly sliced carrots
  1      cup           snow peas -- halved diagonally
  1      cup           chicken broth
  2      teaspoons     grated fresh ginger
  2      teaspoons     cornstarch
  2      tablespoons   reduced-sodium soy sauce

1. In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken;
cook, stirring until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. With
slotted spoon, remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add onion, red
pepper and carrots. Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in
snow peas, chicken broth and ginger. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer
until vegetables are tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

2. Return cooked chicken to skillet. In small bowl, combine cornstarch with
soy sauce. Add to skillet; stir. Bring to boil; cook until thickened, about
1 minute.

3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, cutting almost to base of potato. Mash
slightly with fork, leaving in skins. Spoon chicken and vegetable mixture
over each potato, dividing evenly.

Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: About 30 minutes. Cooking time: About
15 minutes.

Per serving: About 267 cal, 17 g pro, 34 g car, 5 g fat, 17% cal from fat,
35 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sod, 4 g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <[email protected]>



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