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Sylvia Wood's Pan-Fried Orange-Ginger Chicken

Sylvia Wood's Pan-Fried Orange-Ginger ChickenUse this no-fuss recipe for a quick weeknight meal. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 egg whites
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 pound boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 teaspoon Sylvia's Secret Seasoning®*
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Cooking Directions:

  1. Whisk egg whites until frothy; gradually whisk in milk. Set aside.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and dip in egg white mixture. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until chicken is lightly browned. Drain chicken on paper towels.
  4. Combine Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, Sylvia's Secret Seasoning®, orange juice, 1/2 cup water and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring Splenda® Granulated Sweetener mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water, stirring until cornstarch dissolves; add to Splenda® Granulated Sweetener mixture, stirring until mixture returns to a boil. Add chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

*Substitute a salt-free herb seasoning for Sylvia's Secret Seasoning®, or for that special flavor look for Sylvia's Secret Seasoning® at your local market or order online.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 370; Calories from Fat: 140; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 400mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 31g.

Exchanges per Serving: 4 1/2 Lean Meats, 3/4 Starch, 1/2 Fat, 1 Fruit.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.