FAST FIX

THAI CHICKEN LINGUINE

When I’m feeding a crowd, I multiply this Thai-inspired favorite. Even kids love it!

—TERI RUMBLE JENSEN BEACH, FL



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup lime juice

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1 cup fresh snow peas

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 large eggs, beaten

1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar and chili sauce until blended.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Stir-fry peas and pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add eggs; cook and stir until set.

3. Drain linguine; add to vegetable mixture. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil. Add chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Per 1 1/3 cups: 377 cal., 13g fat (2g sat. fat), 104mg chol., 697mg sod., 44g carb. (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.