Garden Chicken Stir Fry

Garden vegetables sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and then tossed together with stir fried chicken breasts and whole pecans. This recipe is good by itself, or on a bed of rice or salad greens.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup pecan halves
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 1 zucchini squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
• 2 yellow summer squash, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly coat the bottom of a nonstick skillet or wok with oil. Over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken strips until lightly brown. Add carrots and onion, and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Cook until squash begins to soften. Add pecans, and sprinkle season with pepper. Toss in pan for 2 to 3 minutes and serve.