Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast
A fantastic low calorie succulent chicken dish.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Type
- Main Dish, Lunch

Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantroNutrition
- 1 tbsp sesame oilNutrition
- 1 1/2 tbsps honeyNutrition
- 3 tbsps vinegar red-wineNutrition
- 1 cup chicken brothNutrition
- 4 boneless chicken breast filletsNutrition
- 3 tsps ginger, grated peeled freshNutrition
- 2 tsps gingerNutrition
- 5 medium scallions, finely choppedNutrition
- 3 tbsps soy sauceNutrition
Directions
- 1Heat 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat.
- 2Add the chicken and cook until browned 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to plate, set aside.
- 3Add 4/5 of the scallions and 1 tablespoon of the ginger to the skillet, cook, stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, bring to boil.
- 4Reduce heat and simmer covered for 4 minutes. Add the chicken and return to simmer, cook covered about 12 minutes.
- 5Remove the skillet from heat, set aside for about 10 minutes then transfer the chicken to plate and set aside. Discard the pan liquid.
- 6For the sauce, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rest of scallion, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro and honey in small bowl.
- 7Serve over the chicken.
- 8Note: based on recipe from Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites Cookbook.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (255 g)
Calories206
Total Fat5.0 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Sodium943 mg
Total Carbohydrate9.7 g
Dietary Fiber0.7 g
Sugars7.3 g
Protein30.9 g
- Potassium
- 147 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 81
- Protein
- 12.1 g
- Carbs
- 3.8 g
- Fat
- 1.9 g
206kcal
- Protein 60%
- Carbs 19%
- Fat 22%
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