STIR FRIED CHICKEN & MACARONI SALAD

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This has been in my recipe collection for many years, on a piece of paper that was torn in half long ago. I think it's time to save it here. It's a very healthy and tasty meal that I've always enjoyed.

Provided by windhorse23

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3/4 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup water
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 ounces uncooked small shell pasta (shells, elbows, etc.)
15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta, and drain well.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add green beans and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook and stir until beans are coated and hot. Add water. Stir-fry until beans are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Add chicken, ginger, remaining salt and cook/stir until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from heat.
  • Combine pasta, kidney beans, green beans, chicken, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Serve hot or cold. It's great both ways.

Emmanuel Vheriwa
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe was really good. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was flavorful and had a nice crunch.


Saifullah Hanfi
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This was a great recipe. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Liezel Miravalles
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This recipe is a keeper! The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad is so good. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rouge Ange
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I love this recipe! The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad is always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and so flavorful.


MdRa pe
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Magar Chandra
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stir-fried chicken macaroni salad turned out great! The chicken was flavorful and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The vegetables added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be mak


raven laine
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better. The chicken was tender and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The vegetables added a nice crunch, but I would have liked more of them. Overall, it w


Walter Metz jr
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I was pleasantly surprised by this stir-fried chicken macaroni salad. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The vegetables added a nice crunch and the dressing was


Alisa Shrestha
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This stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was a nice change from my usual pasta salad recipes. The chicken was flavorful and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The vegetables added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be m


Laylay Neblett
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was so flavorful and delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The vegetables added a nice crunch a


Nishan mahmud
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad turned out amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the macaroni was nice and al dente. The vegetables added a great crunch and


Farooq Shakir
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes for my family, and this one definitely fits the bill. The stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was super simple to make, and it was a big hit with my kids. They loved the sweet and savory sauce, and I apprecia


Ariyana Tindal
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This stir-fried chicken macaroni salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and flavorful, the macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I'll