LA weight loss- Sweet and Sour chicken Recipe
This LA weight loss sweet and sour chicken recipe is one that is healthy and a real treat for the taste buds. Using the stir fry method of cooking it ensures that minimum oil is used for cooking. The chicken broth too is low sodium and the cooking spray low fat. A delicious accompaniment with rice. A real comfort food that would see you through your diet and exercise regime.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings3
Main IngredientChicken
Ingredients
6 oz of boneless chicken
½ to ¾ cup of chicken broth(low sodium)
1 small green pepper, cut into cubes
1-2 tbsp of sugar (I like the sweet taste so prefer to have a little more sugar)
3 onions, sliced thin and long
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
½ cup pineapple pieces of 1” each (optional)
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
Cooking spray (non-fat)
Directions
Cut the chicken into cubes of 1” each. Take a skillet or saucepan and add in the cooking spray. Now add the onions and green pepper. Saute till the vegetables are tender. Add in the chicken pieces and stir fry. Saute till the chicken is well-cooked. Add in the red wine vinegar, vinegar and the sugar. Stir. Add the chicken broth and cook till the sauce thickens (if the sauce is very thin in consistency you could add cornflour mixed in water to thicken it. Let it coat the chicken pieces and vegetables well. Serve with rice or noodles.
