Low Cal Chinese
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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.
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I saw in a magazine, I think everydayfood, a recipe for homemade general tso's chicken.0
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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 -
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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
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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
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:smokin:0
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