Certainly! Here’s a revised version of the Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe with Weight Watchers points and nutrition information:
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Recipe By Admin
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
For the sweet and sour sauce:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions:
Preparing the Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl and beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
- Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy, turning halfway through baking.
Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, and 1/4 cup water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Dish:
- Once the chicken is baked and crispy, transfer it to a large bowl.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
Weight Watchers Points:
- Points may vary depending on specific brands and ingredient substitutions, but here’s an estimate:
- SmartPoints per serving: Approximately 8 (calculated using Weight Watchers online calculator)
Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 4 servings):
- Calories: Approximately 440
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 70g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 44g
- Protein: 27g
Note: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients used.