Sesame Chicken and Snow Peas in Apricot Sauce

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Sesame Chicken and Snow Peas in Apricot Sauce

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Chicken Fruit
Sesame Seeds

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
3 cloves garlic -- peeled and minced
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/3 cup dried apricot halves -- (2 oz./60 g)
1/2 cup water -- (4 oz./125 ml)
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 pound snow peas -- (250 g)
(or mangetouts) both with ends trimed

In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic
and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken and saute until browned and no
longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Add the sesame seeds and saute, stirring frequently, until browned, about 2
minutes. Add the apricots, water, apricot preserves, soy sauce, mustard and
ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the snow peas and simmer until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes more.

To serve, divide among 4 individual plates.

Source: Jane Fonda Cooking for Healthu Living




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Per serving: 220 Calories; 6g Fat (24% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 12g
Carbohydrate; 66mg Cholesterol; 382mg Sodium