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Kabobs in a microwave? Yes, indeed. Up-to-the-minute with Asian condiments such as sesame oil and plum sauce, these kabobs have real eye appeal teamed with slender enoki mushrooms and red radishes. Good Food, Good Health Eating Plan Exchanges: 1 protein, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 fat/sugar.
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1
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pound
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skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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3
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tablespoons
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salad oil
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3
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tablespoons
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rice or white wine vinegar
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1
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tablespoon
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toasted sesame oil
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1
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tablespoon
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soy sauce
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1/2
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teaspoon
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dry mustard
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1/4
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teaspoon
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crushed red pepper
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1
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tablespoon
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bottled plum sauce or chili sauce
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2
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cups
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chopped red cabbage
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2
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cups
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sliced bok choy or iceberg lettuce
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16
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fresh pineapple wedges
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16
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sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise
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1/2
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cup
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enoki mushrooms (1 ounce)
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1/2
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cup
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cut-up radishes
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Toasted sesame seed (optional)
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Preparation
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Start to Finish:30 min.
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1
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Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 4 strips. Thread 2 of the chicken strips on each of eight 6-inch wooden skewers. Place in a 2-quart rectangular microwave-safe baking dish; set aside.
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2
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For sesame dressing, in a screw-top jar combine salad oil, rice or white wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, dry mustard, and crushed red pepper. Cover and shake well.
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3
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Stir together 2 tablespoons of the sesame dressing and plum sauce; brush over kabobs. Cover dish with waxed paper and microwave on high 2 minutes. Turn kabobs over, rearrange in dish, and brush again with the dressing mixture. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink.
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4
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Meanwhile, combine cabbage and bok choy; divide among 4 plates. Top with kabobs, pineapple, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and radishes. Drizzle sesame dressing over salads. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seed. Makes 4 servings.
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Nutritional Analysis
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Per Serving
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calories
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323
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total fat
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17g
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saturated fat
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3g
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cholesterol
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59mg
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sodium
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324mg
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carbohydrate
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19g
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fiber
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3g
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protein
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24g
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vitamin A
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6%
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vitamin C
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110%
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calcium
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6%
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iron
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15%
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