Pheasant and Vegetable Stir Fry

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

This came from the back of a package of pheasant breasts. Try using marmalade or orange juice in place of the lemon juice for an easy change. I've also substituted different vegetables, snow peas or even baby corn. Serve over hot rice.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons splenda artificial sweetener

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless pheasant breasts, cut into strips

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 cups cut asparagus

1/2 cup julienne carrot

1/2 cup sliced green onion

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

1/2 cup water chestnut (optional)

Directions:

1. For the sauce:.
2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
3. For the stir fry:.
4. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium. Cook and stir pheasant and garlic for 6-8 minutes, or until pheasant is just barely pink. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
5. Increase heat slightly, add remaining oil and vegetalbes. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Add pheasant back to pan and heat through for a minute.
7. Add sauce to pan, stir over medium heat until it reaches a boil, and has thickened.

By RecipeOfHealth.com