Name: Carrot, Snow Pea & Chicken Stir-Fry
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup lime juice; 0.25 cup orange juice; 0.25 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cups 1/2- to 1-inch carrot slices; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups snow peas, trimmed

Carrot, Snow Pea & Chicken Stir-Fry

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This healthy snow pea and chicken stir-fry recipe has a citrusy mojo sauce. Because stir-fries cook up quickly, have all the ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you turn on the heat. Serve over brown rice or soba noodles.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Sauce

¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Stir-Fry

3 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups 1/2- to 1-inch carrot slices
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups snow peas, trimmed

Directions

To prepare sauce: Combine lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, cumin, oregano and pepper in a small bowl. Place near the stove.
To prepare stir-fry: Heat a 14-inch flat-bottom carbon-steel wok over high heat. (You'll know it's hot enough when a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.) Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add chicken and stir-fry until just cooked, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
Swirl in another 1 tablespoon oil; add carrots and scallions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; add garlic and snow peas. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Return the chicken to the wok. Add the reserved sauce and cook, gently stirring, until well coated and hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the sauce (Step 1) for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356	Calories
22g	Fat
16g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Vitamin A 10996IU	220%
Vitamin C 52mg	57%
Folate 58mcg	15%
Sodium 541mg	24%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 45mg	11%
Potassium 529mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.