Sweet `n` sour chicken with rice Chinese style less

Name: Sweet `n` sour chicken with rice Chinese style less than 500 calories
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 ml hot water; 1 knorr vegetable cube; 10 ml dark soy sauce; 30 ml cider vinegar; 1 dash white pepper; 6 grams cornflour; 30 grams tomato puree; 1 tbsp light sauce sauce; 2 grams sweetener or sugar if not counting calories; 170 grams bell peppers of you choice; 48 grams or less red or white chopped onion, better with spring onion but I used red.; 5 grams chopped raw garlic; 100 grams raw chicken breasts or pork diced; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil great for Chinese but any oil can be used; 60 grams Rice. I use tesco easy cook long & wild rice

Servings: persons

150 ml hot water
1 knorr vegetable cube
10 ml dark soy sauce
30 ml cider vinegar
1 dash white pepper
6 grams cornflour
30 grams tomato puree
1 tbsp light sauce sauce
2 grams sweetener or sugar if not counting calories
170 grams bell peppers of you choice
48 grams or less red or white chopped onion, better with spring onion but I used red.
5 grams chopped raw garlic
100 grams raw chicken breasts or pork diced
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil great for Chinese but any oil can be used
60 grams Rice. I use tesco easy cook long & wild rice

1
Add veg cube to hot water in a medium size jug
2
Add the following to the water & veg cube & mix with a fork until well blended.
3
Put rice on as per instructions.
4
When rice is nearly cooked, put the oil in a wok or pan & heat then add the chicken and keep turning over to avoid sticking.
5
Keep doing this until cooked.
6
About 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic, onions & peppers.
7
Keep on low to medium & keep stirring until all cooked thru & peppers are slightly crunchy.
8
About 3-5 minutes.
9
Add, the sauce, stir if necessary before adding and keep stirring making sure everything is coated until the sauce thickens.
10
Then turn heat to low to keep it warm while you drain & plate your rice.
11
Pour the sweet `n` sour over the rice & enjoy.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 ml hot water, 1 knorr vegetable cube, 10 ml dark soy sauce, 30 ml cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet `n` sour chicken with rice Chinese style less than 500 calories 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.

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Sweet `n` sour chicken with rice Chinese style less than 500 calories

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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