Tarragon Chicken With Asparagus(207 Calories Per Serving) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. instant minced onion
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 3 c.)
1 1/4 c. diced sweet red bell pepper
12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 c. orange juice, divided
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. tarragon leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
onion, put in 1/4 c. water and set aside for 10 minutes to soften

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add asparagus and red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until nearly crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Add chicken and reserved onion mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is opaque, about 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine until smooth 1/4 cup orange juice and cornstarch; stir into skillet along with remaining 1 cup orange juice, tarragon, salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, 2 to 3 minutes.
Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
Serve over hot cooked fettucine.
This dish has only 5 grams fat and 195 milligrams sodium.