Asian Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3  cup  low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3  cup  rice vinegar
• 1/4  cup  dark brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons  grated ginger
• 2  cups  low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2  pounds  boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  carrots, cut into 1/8-inch rounds
• 8  ounces  Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced or shredded
• 2  scallions (white and light green parts), sliced

Preparation

Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and carrots and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Divide among individual bowls and top with the scallions.

Upgrade: Add more flavor to this dish by drizzling it with aromatic toasted sesame oil just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

246 (11% from fat)

Fat:

3g (sat 0g)

Protein:

32g

Carbohydrate:

21g

Fiber:

4g

Cholesterol:

66mg

Sodium:

843mg