Tuesday 12/7/2010-Gingered Chicken Noodles with Asian Cucumber Salad

Gingered Chicken Noodles
Prep and cook time: 35 minutes 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 10 ounces angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 5 ounces snow peas 1 yellow bell pepper , cored and sliced 1 cup cashews   SAUCE 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons brown sugar per serving: 432 calories; 27 grams protein; 21 grams total fat; 4 grams fiber; 4 grams saturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 77 mgs cholesterol; 439 mgs sodium; 10 weight watcher points		[1] Place the rice vinegar and cornstarch in a bowl and mix well. Cut the chicken into small chunks, add to the bowl, stir well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients. [2] Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, careful not to overcook. [3]To make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil and brown sugar. [4] Add the oil to a wok or large skillet (with lid) and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Add the ginger, snow peas and yellow pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles and sauce. Heat well. Serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with cashews.

Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour  3/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cucumbers , peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted per serving: 85 calories; 2 grams protein; 4 grams total fat; 1 gram fiber; 1 gram saturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 0 mgs cholesterol; 229 mgs sodium; 2 weight watcher points		[1] Stir together vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cucumbers, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour. [2] Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a shallow skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. [3] Add sesame seeds, and toss; serve immediately.