HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): SWEET N' SOUR CHICKEN

·         4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast

·         ⅔ cup water

·         ⅓ cup sugar

·         ¼ cup cider vinegar

·         ¾ cup lite soy sauce

·         1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

·         1 green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

·         2 TBSP cornstarch

·         3 TBSP cold water

1.      Place chicken breasts in a 9 inch baking dish and set aside

2.      In a saucepan, bring the water, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to a boil, stirring constantly

3.      Add peppers and return to a boil

4.      Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pepper mixture

5.      Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened

6.      Pour sauce over chicken

7.      Bake uncovered at 350˚ for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning once

Servings:  4

Serving size:  1 chicken breast with ½ cup sauce

Nutritional Information

Calories:  231

Fat:  2 g

Saturated Fat:  0 g                          

Cholesterol:  66 mg              

Sodium:  683 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  25 g            

Fiber:  1 g

Protein:  28 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD