Ginger Apple Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

2 medium apples, cored and sliced

2 tsp. sesame oil

4 green onions, sliced

⅓ lb. pea pods

1 small red bell pepper, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

10 shiitake or white mushrooms, sliced

¼ tsp. pepper

⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

⅓ cup chicken broth or water

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions:

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet.

Add vegetables and pepper; stir-fry until tender-crisp.

In a small bowl, whisk together applesauce, broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch.

Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Cook until thickened (5–10 minutes). Add apple slices during the last few minutes.

Serve alone, with quinoa or over cauliflower rice.