Garlic Black Pepper Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 1 bell pepper, sliced thin (any color)
- Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breast into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and ground black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper slices and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the Garlic Black Pepper Chicken over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Points Calculation:
Chicken Breast (1 lb):
- Points: 0 (boneless, skinless chicken breast is often zero points on WW)
Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons):
- Points: 1 (approx.)
Oyster Sauce (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 1 (approx.)
Honey (1 teaspoon):
- Points: 1
Rice Vinegar (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 0
Cornstarch (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 1
Olive Oil (1 teaspoon) or Cooking Spray:
- Points: 1 (approx., if using olive oil)
Vegetables (garlic, onion, bell pepper):
- Points: 0 (most non-starchy vegetables are zero points)
Total Points:
- Soy Sauce: 1
- Oyster Sauce: 1
- Honey: 1
- Cornstarch: 1
- Olive Oil: 1 (if using)
Total per serving (4 servings): 5 points (if using cooking spray, the points may reduce slightly)
This recipe provides a delicious and low-point Garlic Black Pepper Chicken that you can enjoy without guilt. Serve it with steamed vegetables or a small portion of rice (for additional points) for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 1 bell pepper, sliced thin (any color)
- Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breast into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and ground black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper slices and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the Garlic Black Pepper Chicken over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Points Calculation:
Chicken Breast (1 lb):
- Points: 0 (boneless, skinless chicken breast is often zero points on WW)
Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons):
- Points: 1 (approx.)
Oyster Sauce (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 1 (approx.)
Honey (1 teaspoon):
- Points: 1
Rice Vinegar (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 0
Cornstarch (1 tablespoon):
- Points: 1
Olive Oil (1 teaspoon) or Cooking Spray:
- Points: 1 (approx., if using olive oil)
Vegetables (garlic, onion, bell pepper):
- Points: 0 (most non-starchy vegetables are zero points)
Total Points:
- Soy Sauce: 1
- Oyster Sauce: 1
- Honey: 1
- Cornstarch: 1
- Olive Oil: 1 (if using)
Total per serving (4 servings): 5 points (if using cooking spray, the points may reduce slightly)
This recipe provides a delicious and low-point Garlic Black Pepper Chicken that you can enjoy without guilt. Serve it with steamed vegetables or a small portion of rice (for additional points) for a complete and satisfying meal.