Ginger Chicken with Snow Pea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 pound snow peas, string removed
• 1 tbsp. + 2 tsp. canola oil, divided
• 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 2 tsp. dark sesame oil

Makes 4 Servings

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water. Boil snow peas for 2 minutes, drain and place in ice water for 1 minute to chill. drain and pat to dry.
2. Combine 2 teaspoons of the canola oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, and ginger in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
3. Heat remaining canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink inside, 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
4. Combine peas, scallions, sesame oil and remaining soy sauce in a mixing bowl, toss together. Serve pea salad with chicken.

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. If you're ever in the mood for Chinese takeout that's simple, tasty and easy to make, this meal is for you. My mom wasn't crazy about this meal but I enjoyed this dish. I do highly recommend adding garlic in this dish because garlic always makes every savory dish better. This meal is also a great way to kick-start your weight loss journey because it's better than the take-out you order.