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Country Style Chicken and Radish Skillet Dinner

Country Style Chicken and Radish Skillet Dinner

Radishes used to be part of the meal, but lately seem to be relegated to color in green salads. This is such a quick dinner that is a different blend of tastes than the "norm" and utilizes radishes to their fullest extent. If you're looking for something new to try, seeking out a new family favorite, you found it here.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 264
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chicken or turkey broth OR water (if you're fasting, for example)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced radishes (about 1 (6-ounce) bag)
  • 2 cups (about 4 ounces) snow peas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (scallions)
  • Hot cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. If serving over rice, prepare the rice.
  2. In a small bowl, combine broth (or water), cornstarch, soy sauce and ginger until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, just until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; heat until hot. Stir in radishes, snow peas and green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute; remove from heat.
  5. Return chicken to skillet. Stir broth mixture; pour into skillet and bring to a boil.
  6. Boil and stir until sauce is clear and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  7. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 27gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 633IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Next time you have chicken or turkey, you can make a fabulous and rich homemade broth that will keep for a good long while, especially if you freeze it. High in niacin, selenium, and vitamin C; low in sugar.

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