Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

• 2 medium apples, cored and sliced

• 2 tsp. sesame oil

• 4 green onions, sliced

• ⅓ lb. pea pods

• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

• 10 shiitake or white mushrooms, sliced

• ¼ tsp. pepper

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ⅓ cup chicken broth or water

• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tbsp. cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds.

2. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet.

3. Add vegetables and pepper; stir-fry until tender-crisp.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together applesauce, broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch.

5. Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Cook until thickened (5–10 minutes). Add apple slices during the last few minutes.

6. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.

Serves: 4
Per serving: ~340 calories, 25g protein, 25g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fiber