Diabetic Chinese - Style Chicken
chicken, chinese, diabetic
2 lb skinless chicken breasts
1 nonstick spray coating
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup celery,biased sliced 1/4
4 green onions,cut into 1 pcs
1 1/3 cup hot cooked rice
Rinse chicken; pat dry.Spray a cold large skillet with non-stick coating.Preheat the skillet over medium heat.Brown chicken pieces on all sides in hot skillet.Add 3/4 cup water,sherry,soy sauceand garlic powder.Simmer,covered for 35 to 40 minutes or till chicken is tender and no longer pink.Transfer chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. FOR SAUCE: Stir together the 2 tbs water and the cornstarch; set aside.Add celery and onions to skillet.Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or till celery is crisp ~tender.Stir in cornstarch mixture.cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer.Serve chicken and sauce with hot cooked rice.
One serving equals; 3 lean meat exchanges 1 starch / bread exchange Per servings; Calories 240 Protein 26g Carbohydrates 17g Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2g Choesterol 76mg Sodium 293mg Potassium 355mg
From the Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic Cookbook
Typed by G.Major 10\15\95 From: Bobbie Kopf Date: 09-28-95
Yield: 4 servings