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Fresh and satisfying, this delicious Lemon Chicken Stir Fry Recipe makes a wonderfully easy low calorie dinner idea for any day of the week! It’s loaded with fiber and protein, and each serving has just 4 Points +. It’s also a great way to get in some veggie servings. The lemon sauce is light and tangy and adds a lovely fresh flavor without being too sour or overbearing. I love that it’s such a quick ad easy dish that is not only low in calories and Points, but full of nutrients. It’s a dish that is perfect to serve to the whole family – my husband and toddler gobbled it up! Try serving it with some steamed brown rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Lemon Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Need an idea for a fresh and tangy low calorie dinner? This delicious Lemon Chicken Stir Fry is just 4 Points + per serving, and packed with vegetables and protein, making it an ideal meal for any Weight Watcher.

Preparation time: 35 minute(s)

Cooking time: 40 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 ½ cups
Each serving = 4 Points +

PER SERVING: 187 calories; 2 g fat; 11 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 4 g fiber ]]> http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/25/lemon-chicken-stir-fry-recipe/feed/ 1 http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/16/easy-sesame-noodles-with-vegetables-recipe/ http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/08/16/easy-sesame-noodles-with-vegetables-recipe/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:25 +0000 LaaLoosh http://www.laaloosh.com/?p=5195 Indulging in Chinese fast food has always been a favorite past time of mine, which is one of many reasons why I’m now a Weight Watcher :). But being on the Weight Watchers plan doesn’t mean I have to give up my favorite foods, it just means I have to either A) Eat them sparingly or B) Find healthier, low Points ways of making them. Usually, I choose the latter because that means I get to eat my favorite foods more often. One of my go to healthy recipes that I rely on when I’m craving some Asian Noodles, is this Sesame Noodles with Vegetables. Not only is it fast and easy, but it’s loaded with fiber and is deliciously flavorful, and it’s a great idea to use as a Weight Watchers Vegan Recipe. It also works great served warm or cold, depending on what kind you are in the mood for. The best part is that each 1 3/4 cup serving has just 5 Points +! That’s a pretty decent sized serving, and it’s a great way to get your tummy seriously satisfied for just 5 Points +. Pair it with this 0 Points + Cucumber Salad Recipe for a fabulous, low calorie meal!

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients:
For Breading
- 1/2 cup regular Fiber One Cereal
- 1/2 cup egg whites or egg substitute mix
- 1 tbsp granulated onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black ground pepper

Remaining Ingredients
- 16 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
– ½ tbsp whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Directions:
To make the breading for the chicken:
In a food processor or blender, process the Fiber One Cereal until it becomes a breadcrumb like consistently. Combine the cereal mix into a small bowl with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. In another small bowl, add egg whites. Dip each piece of chicken into egg, and shake off excess. Then, coat each piece of chicken evenly with cereal mixture.

Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and put it over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove chicken and set aside. Using the same skillet, add 1 cup of broth and garlic; bring to a boil over high heat, scrapping up browned bits from bottom. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute.
In a small bowl or cup, stir together remaining 1/2 cup of broth, 1/2 tablespoon of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the ¼ tsp of pepper; add to skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.
Cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon zest; heat through.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Point Total

Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ginger root, fresh, minced
- 1/4 cup scallion, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup rice cooking wine
- 2 tsp sugar

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until blended well.

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 2 tbsp
Each serving = 1 Point Total

Baked Cream Cheese Wonton Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 can of lump crab meat, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1/2 cup fat free cream cheese, room temperature
- 24 pieces wonton wrappers, (3 1/2-inch square)
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 tbsp cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 3 stalks of scallions, finely chopped

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, egg substitute, crab meat, shredded cabbage, salt and cilantro.

Spray 2, 12 cup muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray. Lay each wonton wrapper inside each cup, placed evenly apart. Bake in the oven until wonton begins to turn golden – approx 3-5 minutes. Take out from oven and transfer wontons to a baking sheet, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2 tsp of the crab mixture in the center of each wonton skin. Spray each wonton lightly with nonstick spray. Bake again until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 2 wontons
Each serving = 1 Point Total

I have seriously been on a Chinese food recipes obsession lately. I can’t stop fantasizing about them!! My favorite Chinese restaurant makes this super yummy Mu Shu Beef dish, but it’s NOT a Weight Watchers friendly meal. So I decided to experiment a bit and come up with a slimmer version of this delicious dish. These Moo Shu Beef Lettuce cups pack all the flavor and zing of traditional moo shu beef recipes, but it’s a lot leaner. And because it’s in a lettuce cup, it’s portion controlled, which can help keep you from going overboard. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Chinese Food Recipes, it’s a meal that is sure to be appreciated by dieting Chinese food lovers!!

Mu Shu Beef Lettuce Cups

Ingredients:
- 16 oz extra-lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fat free beef broth
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup sliced bok choy
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger root (minced)
- 3 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 8 bibb lettuce leaves, washed and dried
**please note that in the photo, I used romaine lettuce because the store was out of bibb lettuce. You can use either, but the bibb lettuce is firmer, which makes these moo shu beef cups much easier to eat ;)

Directions:
Spray a large skillet with non-fat cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook beef, garlic, ginger, onion and cook until beef is brown. Make sure to break up the beef into crumbles as you cook it. Add remaining ingredients (except for lettuce leaves) and stir fry for about 5 minutes. Fill each lettuce leaf with approx 3/4 cup of beef stir fry.

Entire Recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size = 2 Mu Shu Beef Lettuce Cups
Each serving = 4 Points +

PER SERVING: 180 calories; 4.5g fat; 0 carbohydrates; 28g protein; 2g fiber

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As many of you know, I’ve always been a fan of Miracle Noodles. They are a 0 calorie pasta that are so versatile, they can be used in a variety of low calorie recipes. Recently, Rachael Ray prepared a fabulous Hot or Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe using Miracle Noodles, and it is truly an awesome dish. Traditional noodle recipes can rack up a LOT of calories and Weight Watchers Points. However, this slimmed down version, has just a 6 Point Total per serving, and the serving is HUGE!!! It’s half of the entire recipe!! And though this is not an official one of Rachael Ray Weight Watchers Recipes, it’s a great alternative dish that any dieter will appreciate. Sesame noodles are one of my favorite Asian Recipes, but I usually avoided them because of the calorie count. But now with this awesome Rachael Ray recipe, I can enjoy them once again!

Hot or Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 7oz. bags of Miracle Noodles (the less noodles you use, the more the sauce is distributed, and the more flavorful the noodles are)
- 1/4 cup Kikkoman – Tamari Soy Sauce
- 1/4 rounded cup smooth peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter, softened in microwave 15 seconds on high
- 2 tbsp cider or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dark sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cabbage and carrot mix
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:
Open bag of Miracle Noodles into a colander and rinse with warm water for a couple of minutes and boil for one minute, pat dry with a paper towel or small hand towel. Cut noodles with scissors to make smaller pieces.

In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce.
Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad and serve.

Or you can heat the sauce for a couple of minutes in a sauce pan, then add noodles and serve hot! It’s makes great leftovers the next day!!

Entire Recipe makes 2 servings
Each serving = 6 Point Total

P.S. If you are interested in seeing the Rachael Ray Clip with Rocco DiSpirito and Miracle Noodles it is here

I have always been a fan of low calorie Chinese fast food recipes, but this one really caught my eye, as sweet and sour chicken is my all time fave! This chicken stir fry recipe is pretty easy to prepare, and tastes great!! In the past, I’ve just used pre-made sweet and sour sauce, but this dish uses a sweet and sour sauce recipe, made from scratch, so the taste is really fresh. With just a 4 Point Total, this popular Chinese dish is loaded with protein and veggies, but also full of tangy flavor. Each nicely sized serving gives you a healthy dose of vitamins and antioxidants too. Though this is not an official one of weight watchers chicken stir fry recipes, it’s an ideal meal choice for any weight watcher who loves Chinese fast food as much as I do!

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:
– 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 oz thinly sliced carrots
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 oz sugar snap peas, cut in half width-wise
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple in it’s own juice
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 packets Splenda sugar substitute

Directions:
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Spray a non-stick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and saute the garlic for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and brown over medium heat. Add the carrots, bell peppers, and peas, and stir fry for about 5-7 minutes (until the carrots soften a little bit). In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch; mix. Pour into the skillet, along with the vinegar, pineapple, pepper, Splenda and ginger. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1-2 minutes (until the sauce thickens). Serve over some 0 point cabbage for added crunch and aesthetic appeal.

Entire recipe makes 2 servings
Each serving = 4 Point Total

Chicken Fried Rice is so delish, no matter where you have it. But it’s usually pretty greasy and carbohydrate heavy, and could end up costing you a lot of Weight Watcher Points. But this super awesome, low calorie Chicken Fried Rice Recipe not only boasts just 3 Weight Watchers Points per serving, but it tastes DELICIOUS!! Better than some of the fast food fried rice I’ve had! Plus, it’s so fast and easy to make, so if you need a quick side dish recipe to have on the table in minutes, this dish will work great! You can make it as is, or toss in any leftover vegetables you have on hand and bulk it up without adding any extra Points. The next time you are preparing a Chinese food dinner designed with Weight Watchers Recipes in mind, this healthy fried rice recipe will make a perfect addition. It’s loaded with fiber and vitamins, so not only will it keep you from using up all your Points, it’s actually quite good for you too!

Weight Watchers Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 sprays non-fat cooking spray
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped, green and white parts
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, regular or instant, kept hot
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Directions:
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add egg whites and cook, until scrambled, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
Offheat, recoat skillet with cooking spray and place back over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add chicken and carrots; saute until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in reserved cooked egg whites, cooked brown rice, peas and soy sauce; cook until heated through, stirring once or twice, about 1 minute. Makes 6 servings.

Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Weight Watchers Points

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Orange Flavored Chicken, also mistakenly referred to as General Tso’s chicken, is a Chinese fast food favorite. The problem is, this dish is packed with tons of fat and calories. One average sized portion of orange flavored chicken can set you back 600-800 calories and over 30 grams of fat! Yikes! Those are some scary numbers. Instead, try this amazing Orange Flavored Chicken recipe that has 6 Weight Watchers Points per serving. It’s deelish!

Orange Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
Rind of a small orange sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 medium scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chili pepper, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

**For added nutritional value, substitute the white rice with brown rice

Directions:
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and vinegar, then set aside.
In a large skillet, heat peanut oil on medium-high heat. Add orange rinds, scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 2 minutes. Add in the chicken and cook for approximately 6 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown.
Now mix in the sauce and let simmer until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the sauce starts to get thick, this should take approximately 3-4 minutes. On a plate, serve chicken and sauce over rice and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds

Serving size = 1 cup of chicken and 1/2 cup of rice