Does anyone else ever get a craving for Chinese food? The sweet tastes, huge portions, reasonable price, and delivery options make it a quick go-to choice for dinner. I consider it a treat when we order in as we rarely do, mainly because it is so far from healthy. Why is it that the foods that taste the best are always the worst for us?
When I was home visiting my family, one of my brothers was also home, and I asked him what he wanted me to make everyone for dinner. He said, without hesitation, "Chinese". Uh oh, I guess it was going to be an unhealthy evening... But then I though there just had to be a way to duplicate that yummy taste but cut the calories and fat content way down. And there was! By leaving out ingredients that, although tasty, are unnecessary for flavor, it was a delicious meal that no one had to feel guilty about. Give it a shot!
Skinny Sesame Chicken
Ingredients
-2 cloves minced garlic
-2tbsp sesame seeds
-2tbsp honey
-2tbsp soy sauce
-2 egg whites
-1/8 cup cornstarch
-16oz chicken, diced
-2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
-1/2lb fresh green beans, stems cut off
Directions
1. Combine first 4 ingredients and whisk together. Set aside
2. Combine egg whites and cornstarch, then toss chicken in and coat.
3. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute chicken and green beans for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and poor in sauce made in step 1. Let sit for 3min prior to serving.
*Serve with brown rice for a complete balanced meal!
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| Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl |
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| Mix together and set aside |
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| Combine egg whites and cornstarch |
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| Coat chicken |
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| Add chicken and green beans to medium-high heat skillet and cook for 8min |
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| Remove from heat and add sauce from step 1, and allow to sit for 3min |
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| Healthy Sesame Chicken |
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me! You are too "sweet" ;)