ASIAN CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Makes: 4 Serves

8oz Medium Egg noodles, uncooked
1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in julienne strips
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 4oz can sliced water chestnuts
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp white pepper
1 tsp dried cilantro
2 tbsp toasted almonds (optional)

1. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large skillet or wok, saute chicken, carrots, scallions and red bell pepper in oil until chicken is opaque and white, about 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add soy sauce, celery, water chestnuts, garlic powder, white pepper and cilantro.
4. Mix all ingredients together, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cooked egg noodles.
6. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.