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Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry

Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry

A spicy marinade gives this veggie-packed stir-fry the flavors of the Southwest.

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( 65 Ratings)

65 Ratings

5 Stars 51%

4 Stars 32%

3 Stars 14%

2 Stars 3%

1 Stars 0%

Member Reviews ( 21 )
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  • PREP TIME 5 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 29 Min
  • SERVINGS 4

 

2
tablespoons lime juice
2
teaspoons chili powder
1
pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1
small zucchini
1
small yellow summer squash
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3
cup medium Old El Paso® Picante Sauce sauce
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Mix lime juice and chili powder in medium glass or plastic bowl; stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Cut zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices.
  • 2 Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
  • 3 Add chicken and marinade; stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add zucchini and yellow squash; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken, picante sauce and cilantro; cook and stir until hot.

Expert Tips

Marinating--even for as little as 15 minutes--adds flavor and makes for juicier chicken. The acid in the marinade helps break down chicken's tough muscle fibers.

Make sure not to overcrowd your skillet; adding too many stir-fry ingredients at once brings down the temperature. If you have too many ingredients for your pan, cook ingredients in batches.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 220
    • (Calories from Fat 100 ),
  • Total Fat 11 g
    • (Saturated Fat 2 g,),
  • Cholesterol 70 mg;
  • Sodium 180 mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 6 g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2 g,
  • Protein 26 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 4 Lean Meat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 5/29/2012 6:10:31 PM REPORT ABUSE myrickcatherine said:
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    This is one of my favorite meals in the summer! We cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and then wrap it all up in a tortilla with some shredded cheese and non-fat sour cream.
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    Posted 7/30/2011 10:38:47 AM REPORT ABUSE megan1230 said:
    Rating:
    Very yummy and had great flavors. Super easy to make and I loved serving such a great helping of veggies.
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    Posted 7/14/2011 10:06:19 AM REPORT ABUSE seanjzo said:
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    I just made this recipe and it was delicious. It was quick and easy. My husband loved it ( and he doesn't care for chicken). Will make this again. I mixed salsa and picante to give it a spicier taste. Excellent!!!!! Will make it again.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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