Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Skinny Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A basic stir fry, but the ginger garlic and red pepper flakes add a little kick. Thank you Skinny Kitchen



Cooking spray, I like using olive oil spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (boneless, skinless)
Juice of 1 lemon
Cooking spray, I like using olive oil spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 cups broccoli, cut into florets, I used a (12 oz) bag
1 (12oz) bag broccoli slaw
1 cup snap peas or Chinese pea pods, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons ginger (from a jar)
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar

  • Coat a large non stick pan or wok with cooking spray.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil.
  • Add chicken and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is completely cooked, about 4 minutes. 
  • Remove from pan and add to a plate. Set aside.
  • Coat the same nonstick pan with more cooking spray.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan.
  • Add all the veggies and water.
  • Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until broccoli softens.
  • Stir in ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Continue to cook and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add back chicken, add soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
  • Makes 4 large servings, each serving ~2 cups


 For a huge 2 cup serving, 271 calories, 7 grams of fat and 7 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS.

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