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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Tomato And Chicken Stir-fry

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables		Main dish, Poultry, Stir-fry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	lb	Boneless chicken
4	T	Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
		Kikkoman divided
2	T	Vegetable oil
1		Garlic clove, minced
1	t	Minced fresh ginger root
2		Green onions & tops
		cut into 2-inch lengths
		separating whites from
		tops
2		Tomatoes
		cut into thin wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut chicken into thin slices; combine with 1 Tbsp. teriyaki baste &
glaze. Let stand 30 minutes.  Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet
over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.  Add
chicken and whites of green onions; stir-fry 3 minutes.  Add  tomatoes,
green onion tops and remaining 3 Tbsp. baste & glaze.  Cook, stirring,
until vegetables are thoroughly heated and coated  with glaze.  Source:
The Art of Stir-Frying Made Easy with Kikkoman Sauces  Reprinted with
the permission of Kikkoman International Inc.  Electronic format
courtesy of Karen Mintzias  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/kikkoman.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 91 Calories From Fat: 67 Total Fat: 7.6g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 342.3mg Potassium: 225.7mg Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 1.9g Protein: 2.5g