Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken With Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken With Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups instant brown rice, whole-grain; ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1 lb chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 1 cup red pepper, chunked; 1 cup green pepper, chunked; 1 cup snow peas; 1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Servings: persons

2 cups instant brown rice, whole-grain
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 lb chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup red pepper, chunked
1 cup green pepper, chunked
1 cup snow peas
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1
Prepare rice according to package's instructions.
2
Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and apricot preserves in a small bowl.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes.
6
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until no longer pink on the outside and just starting to brown in spots, about 2 minutes more.
7
Transfer to a plate.
8
Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger to pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20-30 seconds.
9
Add broth and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
10
Add vegetables, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 4-6 minutes.
11
Stir in water chestnuts and the chicken.
12
Whisk the reserved sauce and add to the pan.
13
Simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is heated through, about 1 minute.
14
Serve with the rice.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups instant brown rice, whole-grain, ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken With Brown Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken With Brown Rice

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