Asian Inspired Chicken

A delicious and heart-healthy chicken recipe inspired by Asian flavors, designed to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced snap peas
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Marinate chicken breasts in this mixture for 15 minutes.
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Add bell peppers and snap peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken and vegetables. Serve hot.

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving
Calories 250
Protein (g) 30
Carbs (g) 10
Fiber (g) 3
Sugar (g) 2
Saturated fat (g) 2
Trans fat (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 400
Cholesterol 50