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22 deliciously healthy dinners sweet-and-sour chicken Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes sweet and sour flavors make a winning combination in this healthier version of a popular Chinese dish 1 bag (12 oz) frozen vegetable stir-fry 1 Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil 1 Tbsp ginger, minced 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2–3 cloves) 1 Tbsp fresh scallions (green onions), minced 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp Asian hot chili sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 C low-sodium chicken broth 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 Tbsp lite soy sauce 1 Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes). Set aside until step 6. 2 Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan on medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir fry until cooked, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes. 3 Add the rice vinegar, chili sauce, and brown sugar to the pan, and bring to a simmer. 4 In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth, and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Lower temperature to a gentle simmer. 5 Add chicken, and stir continually for 5–8 minutes. 6 Add vegetables, and mix gently. Simmer with lid on to reheat, about 2 minutes. 7 Add soy sauce, and mix gently. 8 Divide into four even portions, and serve. Tip: Try serving with a side of steamed rice. yield: 4 servings serving size: 3 oz chicken, 1 C vegetables each serving provides: calories 221 total fat 6 g saturated fat 1 g cholesterol 51 mg sodium 287 mg total fiber 3 g protein 23 g carbohydrates 21 g potassium 460 mg