At the beginning of August I started counting calories. Now don't worry, on two days of each week I cook and I don't count calories, so I'll still be publishing my "usual" kinds of recipes. But on Wednesday I put together an awesome Chinese style dish that was fast, easy, great tasting, lean and healthful. In fact, at six servings, I figured the calories came in at 345 per serving. What's more, the fat per serving is only 5 grams! Now if you want to make the preparation time even faster, buy the packaged, frozen pepper strips and diced onions. That way the only thing you'll dice is the tomatoes.Ingredients:
1 lb. pre-grilled chicken breast strips
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 cups bell pepper strips (green, red, yellow or mixed)
1 cup chopped or diced onion
1 cup fresh, diced tomatoes
1 tbs. corn starch
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
4 cloves mince garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1.5 cups (dry) Uncle Ben’s® Converted® rice and ingredients called for in instructions on box.
Instructions:
Prepare the rice according to the instructions on box. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the meat and, the bell peppers and the onions and continue to stir often, until veggies are tender (but don’t overcook!). Add the chicken broth, the water chestnuts, the soy sauce and the rice vinegar and then all of the dry ingredients except for the corn starch. Bring to boil and then simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the tomatoes. Then mix the cornstarch into the 1/4 cup of cold water and add to skillet. Continue to stir until gravy thickens a bit. Serve on the rice. Serves about 6.
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