Asian Noodles with Chicken and Pineapple

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
6 oz green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise (2 cups)1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced lengthwise8 oz rice noodles or whole wheat pasta1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1 T sugar (splenda)1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into bite size wedges (2 cups)1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper, and stir to submerge. Using a small sieve, transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add noodles to boiling water, and cook until al dente according to package directions, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and reserve.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet bring 1 cup salted water to a simmer over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn off heat; let steam until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shred chicken with a fork.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce and sugar. Add reserved vegetables and noodles, chicken, pineapple, mint and 1/4 cup peanuts; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat with dressing. Serve immediately, topped with remaining 1/4 cup peanuts.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PONDSITTER.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 343.4
  • Total Fat: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 977.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 34.4 g

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