Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast

A fantastic low calorie succulent chicken dish.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 5 medium scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 tsps ginger, grated peeled fresh
  • 2 tsps ginger
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsps soy sauce
  • 3 tbsps vinegar red-wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tbsps honey
  • 4 boneless chicken breast fillets

Directions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook until browned 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to plate, set aside.
  • Add 4/5 of the scallions and 1 tablespoon of the ginger to the skillet, cook, stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered for 4 minutes. Add the chicken and return to simmer, cook covered about 12 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, set aside for about 10 minutes then transfer the chicken to plate and set aside. Discard the pan liquid.
  • For the sauce, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rest of scallion, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro and honey in small bowl.
  • Serve over the chicken.
  • Note: based on recipe from Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites Cookbook.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 206
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 4.97g
    % Daily Value 6%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.495g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.441g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.363g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 80mg
    % Daily Value 27%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 943mg
    % Daily Value 41%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 9.73g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 0.7g
      % Daily Value 3%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 7.32g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 30.94g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 1mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 6%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 147mg
    % Daily Value 3%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 206 KCal
  • Fat 4.97 g
  • Carbs 9.73 g
  • Protein 30.94 g

There are 206 calories in 1 serving of Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast.

How long would it take to burn off 206 KCal?

Basketball

21 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

28 minutes

Jogging

17 minutes

Running

14 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

20 minutes

Walking

24 minutes

Weight Training

24 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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