This meal is great when you want something fast and fresh. If you like spicier food, saute some red chilies with your chicken, ginger and garlic. It’s also great warmed up the next day for lunch.
8 oz
rice noodles
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tbsp
garlic, minced
1 tbsp
ginger, minced
3
large, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
2
eggs, beaten
6
green onions, chopped
juice of 2 limes
4 tbsp
of fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp
cilantro, chopped
red chilies (optional)
For the noodles: Soak in warm water for approximately 10 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
For the stir fry: Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok.
Stir fry the garlic, ginger and chicken until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the green onions and noodles to the pan/wok and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
Add the eggs and lime juice, stirring to ensure that the eggs are mixed thoroughly.
Finish by adding the cilantro and basil.
Serve immediately.
Servings per recipe: 6
Serving size: 1/6th of the recipe
2 protein
2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
