We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!
Low Cal Chinese
Replies
-
I am starting today trying to lose a few pounds. (more than just a few...ha ha) I would love to find some recipes for Chinese, which is one of my favorite foods. Especially anything with orange flavoring.
Thanks!0 -
I saw in a magazine, I think everydayfood, a recipe for homemade general tso's chicken.0
-
I was correct.
Here's the recipe:
Lighter General Tso's Chicken
1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
1/3 cup cold water
1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise (can use frozen but thaw first)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons grated, peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large egg whites
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into
1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/3 cup cold water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes; toss to combine and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining oil and chicken, and set aside.
Add snow pea mix to skillet. Cover; cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.
Serves 4.
Nutritional information per serving: 532 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated), 37g protein, 72g carbohydates and 5g fiber.
Source: Everyday Food0 -
I have chicken (sometimes a little bit rice) topped with plum sauce (you can find the plum sauce in the asian isle) and wrap it in lettuce.
Chinese resteraunts usualy use a very light pancake wrap plum sauce, rice noddles, peanuts, and meat. If you eat out you can request lettuce cups most resteraunts do it.0 -
0
-
Yeah yummy. I would like some recipes too. I ate orange chicken and fried rice this weekend. HOLY CRAP it was 1400 calories. I almost fainted when I got home and logged it in. Why does it have to be so fattening!!!!:sad:0
-
I am not sure this would "count" as orange chicken, since I've never had it.....
Maybe play around with marmalade/apricot preserves and chicken breast.
Make it into a stir-fry with some multi-colored peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.
I like Hoisin sauce a lot with my stir-fry and it doesn't take much.0 -
Orange Chicken With Broccoli (Weight Watchers)
Recipe #198429
http://www.recipezaar.com/198429
Haven't tried it yet but saved to my favs good luck0 -
I love chinese food and can't wait to try some of these.0
-
:smokin:0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 394.3K Introduce Yourself
- 44K Getting Started
- 260.5K Health and Weight Loss
- 176.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.7K Fitness and Exercise
- 442 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153.1K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 16 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.7K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions