Monday, October 10, 2011

Sichuan Cashew Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:30 min
Makes:5 Servings
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts (or other combination)
1/3 cup stir-fry sauce
6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta or 2 cups hot cooked brown or white rice
1/4 cup cashew halves, if desired
1. Remove fat from chicken. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
2. While chicken is cooking, cook pasta in separate pan in boiling water as package directs.
3. Add vegetables to skillet; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in stir- fry sauce; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until heated through.
4. Cut chicken into 1-inch diagonal slices. Serve chicken with vegetables and noodles. Sprinkle with cashews.

I also added fresh veggies to the frozen veggie mix, since my mom ate half of the frozen veggies before I could make this!