Lemon-Green Tea Chicken Toss

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces dried fettuccine or linguine

• 2 cups broccoli or cauliflower florets

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips

• 2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil

• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

• 1/2 teaspoon dried green tea leaves, crushed

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 15-20 min

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta, adding the broccoli or cauliflower for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine broth, lemon juice, honey, cornstarch, and white pepper; set aside.

3. In a large nonstick skillet stir-fry chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add carrot and green tea leaves; cook 1 minute more.

4. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over pasta. If desired, garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately..

Provided by: Prophecy

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