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Chicken and Shrimp Stir-Fry

Snow peas paired with either chicken or shrimp is a classic Asian combination. When you can’t decide which you’d prefer, try this recipe, which gives you both.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
2 teaspoons bottled chopped garlic or 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
9 ounces raw large shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
8 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, trimmed if fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is aromatic.

    Step 2

    Stir in the shrimp and chicken. Increase the heat to high. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

    Step 3

    If using fresh snow peas, cook the chicken and shrimp for 2 more minutes before adding the peas. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes with the peas. If using frozen snow peas, add to the chicken and shrimp and cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the shrimp is pink and cooked through.

    Step 4

    Stir in the salt.

  2. Cook’ Tip

    Step 5

    Using salt near the end of preparation heightens the flavors without adding too much sodium.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 157

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 3.5g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 127mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 439mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 5g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 18

    Protein: 25g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 Vegetable

    Step 21

    3 Very Lean Meat

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