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This easy recipe for Thai Rice Noodles includes rice ribbon noodles and chicken cut into bite-size pieces. The dish can be on the table in less than half an hour.
The fresh rice noodles used in this recipe are among those now available in the refrigerator case at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
Thai Rice Noodles
(Preparation 20 minutes, cooking time 8 minutes)
12 ounces fresh rice noodles (rice ribbon noodles)
3 tablespoons cooking oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, cut into thin, bite-size pieces (1 cup)
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
(1/3 cup)
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Cut rice noodles into strips 1 inch wide and 3 to 4 inches long; set aside. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil for 1 minute over medium-high heat. Carefully add noodles; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until edges of noodles just begin to turn golden. Remove noodles from skillet; set aside.
Add remaining oil to skillet; add chicken, garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in broccoli, carrots and onion; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the oyster sauce, brown sugar and noodles; heat through.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 341 cal., 12 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 49 mg chol., 507 mg sodium, 37 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 22 g pro.
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