Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe


Submitted by rw2004

Makes 3 servings


A typical portion of sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice from the take away can be loaded with a staggering 1140 kcals and 58g fat. This alternative recipe is delicious.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped (optional)
150 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
210 g cabbage (Chinese), roughly chopped
3 spring onions, sliced
110 g water chestnuts, drained and halved

For the sauce:
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
100 ml chicken stock
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 teaspoon cornflour,
Directions
  1. Instructions

  2. 1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the garlic, ginger and pork and fry for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  3. 2. Add the peppers, bok choi, spring onions and water chestnuts and continue to fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

  4. 3. Mix together all the sauce ingredients. Add to the frying pan and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

  5. 4. Serve with plenty of steamed rice or plain noodles.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 299.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
215
Calories from Fat
36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.0g
6%
Saturated Fat
0.7g
4%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
42mg
14%
Sodium
270mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
26.9g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3.7g
15%
Sugars
8.8g
Protein
18.7g
Vitamin A 34% • Vitamin C 238%
Calcium 8% • Iron 12%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • High in manganese
  • High in niacin
  • High in selenium
  • High in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
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