WW Chicken Stir-Fry Bowls

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The WW Chicken Stir-Fry Bowls are amazing, mainly because they are light, and Weight Watchers can actually have them with no guilt. The ingredients that this recipe chooses are lighter and WW-friendly, which will not increase much of your caloric count and points in your plan. Another good thing about these WW Chicken Stir-Fry Bowls is that they do not use any oil and use lighter cauliflower rice. You will need only 30 minutes. Steps for preparation are not complicated, and the ingredients for this recipe are not too many either. This recipe will keep you feeling satisfied for a long time. Prepare this recipe for lunch, dinner, gatherings, events, occasions, or for a casual supper.

STATS:

  • Prep time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook duration: 15 minutes
  • Total time: Thirty minutes
  • Course: Main course
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Caloric count: 180 kcal
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Portion size: 1 bowl
  • Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Non-stick skillet

INGREDIENTS:

VEGGIES & CHICKEN:

  • 1 lb chicken breast (thinly sliced, boneless & skinless)
  • Two tablespoons of soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • One tsp fresh grated ginger
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • One cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • One cup of snap peas
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 2 tbsp water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • This ingredient is okay for Weight Watchers to use. Chicken breast contains protein, and it will not raise the level of WW points or caloric count too much in your diet. You can also utilize shrimp as an alternative.

LOW-SODIUM SOY SAUCE:

  • This ingredient makes the overall dish taste better and includes a good savory taste. The chicken also becomes a bit brown with its addition. Coconut aminos can be a substitute option.

GINGER & GARLIC:

  • Naturally, both will give this dish a strong taste. For alternative ideas, try the use of ginger paste and fresh garlic.

VEGETABLES:

  • All of the ingredients mentioned in the ingredient list will improve the satisfaction of the overall meal. The overall bowl will become bigger in amount and volume. Nutrients also come along in this dish. Alternative ideas for these veggies include green beans, cabbage, mushrooms, or zucchini.

LOW-SODIUM VEGETABLE BROTH:

  • Instead of using oil, we will utilize this broth for cooking the veggies and providing them with steam when they cook. This ingredient can also be useful in avoiding the stickiness of the veggies to the utensil. Another option to use for this purpose can be water.

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

  • The level of carbs and calories remains low because of its use. Weight Watchers points also remain low with the addition of cauliflower rice. The dish also becomes fulfilling. Another alternative that you can use for this is broccoli rice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

VEGGIES & CHICKEN:

  1. First, you need a non-stick skillet.
  2. Then place it over a medium flame.
  3. Include chicken in the skillet along with water and cook for 6 minutes while mixing.
  4. Then comes the addition of black pepper, ginger, garlic powder, and soy sauce.
  5. Mix everything well, and then add the veggies with broth.
  6. Close the skillet with its lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
  7. Take off the lid and then cook for another 2 minutes.

RICE:

  1. Cook the rice in another pan (non-stick) with water over medium flame.
  2. This should take about five minutes.
  3. Include soy sauce and do not cover the pan.
  4. Cook for another 2 minutes.

ARRANGE:

  1. Take a bowl and put some of the cooked rice in it.
  2. Over the rice, spread the chicken and veggie mix.
  3. Enjoy your warm bowl.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • To add some color and freshness, try topping the bowl with some green onions.
  • If you like to include spiciness in your meals, try the addition of chili flakes.
  • To make it healthier and more fulfilling, try pairing this bowl with some salad.

TIPS:

  • For this recipe, you need to make sure that you utilize a non-stick pan.
  • When cooking either the chicken or the cauliflower rice, be sure to include water for cooking gradually.
  • If you cut the chicken into thinner pieces, it will save you time and cook more quickly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • This dish needs storage for only 3 days max inside a tight box.

FREEZER:

  • Do not freeze the cauliflower rice; just the veggies and chicken for a time period of 2 months max.

FAQs:

Even if we are not adding oil to this recipe, will it still taste fine?

  • The addition of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic will provide a really nice flavor to the dish, so that you will not feel the absence of oil.

Will the frozen cauliflower rice work for this recipe?

  • You can consider the use of frozen cauliflower rice, but do not cover the skillet while you cook it, so that it removes the liquid from the frozen rice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 2 to 3 points

Fat: 1.5 g

Iron: 2.1 grams

Calcium: 75 g

Vitamin A: 3,900 IU

Calories: 180 kcal

Protein: 34 grams

Total carbs: 12 g

Net carbs: 7 grams

Fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 480 grams

Potassium: 610 g