The WW Spicy Chinese Chicken is a tasty meal. Your meal has 150 calories. We will make your dish in half an hour. You may serve your WW Spicy Chinese Chicken at parties, occasions, lunches, festivals, events, functions, or dinners. It contains chicken breast, low-sodium soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, cornflour, cooking spray, bell peppers, spring onions, water, vinegar, low-sodium salt, and black pepper. Also, we may pair your dish with brown rice, garlic rice, egg noodles, rice noodles, steamed broccoli, garlic spinach, lettuce wraps, carrot salad, green salad, or asian cucumber salad. We may keep this recipe for 3 days in your refrigerator. Preparing your meal is not hard, as the steps are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Servings: 4
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Serving size: 1 bowl
EQUIPMENT:
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Non-stick pan
- Cooking spray bottle
INGREDIENTS:
- 400 g skinless chicken breast
- Two tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp chili sauce
- Half tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- One tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp cornflour
- Cooking spray
- One cup sliced bell peppers
- 3 tbsp chopped spring onions
- 1/2 cup water
- One tsp vinegar
- 1/4 tsp low-sodium salt
- Black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- It makes your dish filling and absorbs sauces well. Also, gives high protein and low fat to your recipe. You may use chicken thighs as an alternative.
LOW-SODIUM SOY SAUCE:
- It gives your recipe an umami-rich Chinese taste and fulfills the need for salt in your dish. Also, it is important in your recipe to add stir-fry flavor. You may utilize coconut aminos or tamari as another idea.
CORNFLOUR:
- We use cornflour to coat your chicken and make your sauce thick. Also, it gives a soft, silky texture to your chicken & makes your sauce stick to your chicken pieces. You may use arrowroot powder as per your choice.
COOKING SPRAY:
- Cooking spray helps to avoid stickiness and replaces the need for oil in your recipe to lower your WW points. You may utilize 1 tbsp olive oil as another option.
BELL PEPPERS:
- Bell peppers give crunch and natural sweetness to your recipe. Also, they increase the volume of your dish and improve the color of your meal. You may use a carrot or a zucchini as another idea.
SPRING ONIONS:
- They give freshness and a little onion taste to your meal at the end of cooking. Also, include a little garnish effect to your meal. You may use green onions or finely chopped regular onions as another idea.
LOW-SODIUM SALT:
- It manages taste balance and improves the taste of your recipe. We may use soy sauce as another option.
VINEGAR:
- Vinegar gives acidity to maintain the salty & spicy taste of your meal. Also, it gives a little tanginess to your Chinese-style sauce. You may use lemon juice as an per your preference.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will mix chicken with soy sauce, cornflour, low-sodium salt, and black pepper & let it rest for 10 minutes.
- We will heat your non-stick pan and use cooking spray to coat.
- Then you will cook garlic & ginger for 60 seconds and chicken until it is fully done.
- Now stir the bell peppers for 3 minutes and mix water, chili flakes, vinegar, and chili sauce in it to simmer for 4 minutes.
- Lastly, turn off your flame and include spring onions.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Garlic rice
- Brown rice
- Cauliflower rice
NOODLES:
- Egg noodles
- Shirataki noodles
- Whole wheat noodles
- Rice noodles
SALADS:
- Asian cucumber salad
- Green salad
- Carrot salad
VEGETABLES:
- Steamed broccoli
- Garlic spinach
- Stir-fried mixed vegetables
- WRAPS:
- Lettuce wraps
- Collard green wraps
TIPS:
- You should not cook your chicken too much, so it remains juicy and soft.
- We may use fresh ingredients to make the taste of your recipe better.
- Also, you will cool your dish for 2-3 minutes before serving for better taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You may keep your dish in a vessel for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze your meal for two months.
FAQs:
Should I make my meal less spicy?
- Yes, you may use mild chili sauce or sweet chili sauce to make your dish less spicy.
How do I make my dish vegan?
- You may replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms to make your meal vegan.
Is my recipe good for weight loss?
- Yes, it has high protein and low oil, which makes your dish good for weight loss.
Can I add extra vegetables to my recipe?
- Yes, you may include broccoli, carrots, or snap peas as per your preference.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 8 grams
Total carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 2.5 grams
Protein: 29 g
Fat: 2.5 grams
Iron: 1.1 mg
Calcium: 45 milligrams
Sodium: 340 mg
Potassium: 380 milligrams
Vitamin A: 1100 IU
Calories: 150 kcal
Weight Watcher Points: 2-3 points per serving