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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Quick Meal Idea - Chicken Stirfry with Noodles

There are some things I try to keep on hand for a quick meal idea.  This was Monday's dinner and I hadn't gone grocery shopping for the week so I whipped up some chicken stirfry.  It was so easy to make and we all loved it.  My daughter said, "Mom, can you make this every night"?  (She says that every night, no matter what I make :)

1 package cooked grilled chicken strips (I get mine as a 2 pack from Costco)
1 package of frozen stir fry veggies (I'd rather use fresh but this is always good to have on hand for a spur of the moment idea)
Chicken broth
Tamari Sauce (low sodium)
Gluten free noodles

Boil and drain the gluten free noodles and set aside.
In a wok or frying pan, pour a bit of chicken broth then add the frozen veggies. I use this cooking method from George Mateljan.  He avoids heating up the oils in cooking which can be more damaging than beneficial.  He calls it his "Healthy Sauté".  Check out his explanation here!
Keep the lid on for a few minutes to "steam" the veggies to cook through and through.  Stir the veggies now and then and add the chicken.  Since the chicken is already cooked, you don't have to worry about cooking it through but just heat it up and stir with the veggies.
Add some Tamari Sauce and stir real good to mix it up.
Add noodles little by little, stirring them into the mixture.
Stir fry the noodles into the veggie and chicken mixture and voila - you have a very quick and yummy dinner - gluten free and healthy!
My two older kids' plates - They ate it all!