Cilantro Chicken with Nuts (sonoma diet)

By BClover

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons roasted peanut oil
• 1 ounce dry roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus 4 cilantro sprigs for garnish
• 4 cups finely shredded Chinese (Napa) cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 Lime wedge (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tastebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

directions

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1. In a small bowl combine ginger, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Sprinkle garlic mixture over chicken; toss to coat. In a heavy 10-inch skillet cook and stir chicken in hot peanut oil over high heat for 2 minutes. Add peanuts. Cook and stir about 3 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink.

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2. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cilantro leaves.

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3. In a large bowl toss together cabbage, mint, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro leaves. Arrange cabbage mixture on a serving platter or 4 serving plates. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over cabbage mixture. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

Source: Sonoma Diet

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