Let the diet begin....

At eto na nga...Simula na ng South beach Diet namin ni Ate Pinky.napagkasunduan namin na sya ang magluluto ng lunch at ako ang magluluto ng dinner.

And tonight's dinner was:

Ginger Chicken with Snow Pea Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb snow peas,strings removed
1 tbsp plus 2 tbsp canola oil, divided
1 tbsp plus 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 lbs boneless,skinless chicken breast
2 scallions,sliced
2 tsp dark sesame oil

• Bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.Fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water.Boil snow peas for 2 minutes,drain,place in ice water for 1 minute to chill.Drain and pat dry.
• Combine 2 tsp of the canola oil,1 tbsp  of the sot sauce, and ginger in a shallow bowl.Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat remaining canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink inside,5 minutes per side.Transfer to cutting board and slice.
• Combine peas,scallions,sesame oil and remaining soy sauce in a mixing bowl:toss together.Serve pea salad with chicken.

This recipe was taken from The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook by Dr.Agatston

Sarap naman sya...

For more info about The South Beach Diet, Phase 1,click here.