Healthy Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry Recipe

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup onion slices 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces 1‑1/2 pounds asparagus,* trimmed and diagonally sliced into 2-inch pieces 2 cups red bell pepper cubes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper *Substitute two 8-ounce packages frozen asparagus for fresh. Partially thaw before using.

PREPARATION:

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry over medium-high heat 1 minute or until onion is softened. Add chicken breast; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add asparagus, bell pepper, basil, salt and black pepper; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Note This dish can be served with hot rice or pasta. This recipe appears in: Chicken NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 9 g Cholesterol 29 mg Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 29 % Calories 143 Protein 16 g Sodium 316 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1-1/2 Vegetable 2