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.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings3
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Boneless chicken6 Ounce
 Chicken broth3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Green pepper1 Small
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Onions3
 Red wine vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Pineapple pieces1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Tomato ketchup2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g5.7%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg15%

Sodium 307.6 mg12.8%

Total Carbohydrates 39 g13.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 26.8 g

Protein 11 g22%

Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 58.2%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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.

Chef

By on 09 Nov 2008
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