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Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast

A so good chicken dish you won't believe you are on a diet.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until browned 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to plate, set aside.
  3. Add 4/5 of the scallions and 1 tablespoon of the ginger to the skillet, cook, stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, bring to boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 4 minutes. Add the chicken and return to simmer, cook covered about 12 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat, set aside for about 10 minutes then transfer the chicken to plate and set aside. Discard the pan liquid.
  6. For the sauce, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rest of scallion, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro and honey in small bowl.
  7. Serve over the chicken.
  8. Note: based on recipe from Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites Cookbook.
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I love this entree! It is very flavorful and low cal.
11 Feb 09 by member: Shiningmoon2165

     
 

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Nutrition summary:

There are 206 calories in 1 serving of Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast.
Calorie break-down: 22% fat, 19% carbs, 59% protein.
Calculated Weight Watchers® points: 4 points.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 9.03g.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 45
Calories 206
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 4.97g 8%
  Saturated Fat 0.495g 2%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1.441g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 1.363g  
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 943mg 39%
Potassium 147mg  
Total Carbohydrate 9.73g 3%
  Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
  Sugars 7.32g  
Protein 30.94g  
 
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 2% Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
10%
of RDI*
(206 calories)
10% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (19%)
 
Fat (22%)
 
Protein (59%)
Carbohydrates, 9.73g (19%) Fat, 4.97g (22%) Protein, 30.94g (59%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories