Chicken and Pea Pod Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1-1/2 cups julienne-cut carrot
• 2 cups fresh snow pea pods or sugar snap peas, OR 1 (6-ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed and drained
• 3/4 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 2-1/2 cups cubed (3/4-inch), cooked chicken breast

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and sugar, and blend well. Add water and soy sauce, blending until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add carrots and stir to coat. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add snow pea pods or snap peas, green onions, and gingerroot, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
3. Stir in chicken and cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and is thoroughly heated.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings``Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups stir-fry includes 5/8 cup chicken

Source: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
Book Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals