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WW CHINESE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE - POINTS=7
This was the featured recipe in an email that I received today from the www.weightwatchers.com website: Forget Chinese take-out: This sweet and savory chicken recipe is delicious and a breeze to make. It's wonderful served over brown rice.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 28m
Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add scallions, ginger and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple (with its juice) and black bean sauce to skillet; bring to a simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Divide rice among 4 shallow bowls and spoon chicken mixture over top. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 91.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 14.8, Protein 34.7
PINEAPPLE AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN
Make and share this Pineapple and Black Bean Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by princessloretta
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray large skillet with Pam, heat skillet, add olive oil.
- Add scallions, ginger and garlic to hot skillet,cook 3 minutes.
- Add chicken cook till brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add pinapple, with juice and black bean sauce, let come to a boil, turn heat low and let simmer for 30 mins, or until chicken is cooked.
- Divide rice into 4 bowls, a half cup each.
- Spoon mixture over rice.
- garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 86.7, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 30.4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple. If you only have canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and pat it dry before using.
- If you don't have black bean sauce, you can substitute hoisin sauce or oyster sauce.
- To make the chicken extra crispy, coat it in cornstarch before frying.
- Serve the pineapple chicken with steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish the dish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers Chinese Pineapple Chicken with Black Bean Sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. This dish is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.
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