Reduced Sticky Chinese Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2

Reduced Sticky Chinese Chicken Recipe for a Quick Dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

13g

Chinese cuisine is popular worldwide, thanks to the delicious and savory dishes it offers. This Reduced Sticky Chinese Chicken recipe is a healthier version of the traditional recipe, perfect for people who want to enjoy the same flavors but with fewer calories, sodium, and sugar. The chicken cubes are marinated with soy sauce and coated with a crispy crouton breading that'll make your taste buds crave more of it. Once cooked, they're tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce that will make your taste buds dance. Enjoy this dish as a quick dinner option or prepare it for a special occasion, and it's guaranteed to impress your guests!

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the crushed crouton, garlic powder, and chicken cubes.
2.	Add the soy sauce and cornstarch to the bowl and mix.
3.	In a frying pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
4.	Once heated, add the chicken mixture to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Reduced Sticky Chinese Chicken is a healthier version of the traditional recipe, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will make your taste buds dance.

It’s also a quick and easy dinner recipe that can be done in less than 30 minutes!

CONS

This recipe uses canola oil for frying, which isn’t the healthiest option.
It’s also a bit messy to prepare due to the crouton breading.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Reduced Sticky Chinese Chicken recipe is high in protein and relatively low in calories as compared to the traditional recipe. Additionally, it provides you with essential nutrients like Vitamin B6, Niacin, Potassium, and Selenium. The garlic used in this recipe has been linked to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation, while soy sauce might help in balancing cholesterol levels.

	1/2 cup crouton ( crushed )
	2 teaspoons garlic powder
	1 lb skinless chicken breast ( cut into 1 inch cubes )
	1 tablespoon soy sauce
	1/8 cup cornstarch
	1/8 cup canola oil