Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken Delight
This Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken Delight is a flavorful twist on a classic Asian dish, designed to satisfy your cravings without compromising on your healthy eating goals. Using a blend of fat-free French dressing, no-sugar-added apricot jam, and savory onion soup mix, this dish is both tangy and sweet. With the addition of juicy pineapple and tender chicken breast, this recipe brings a taste of summer to your table. Served over nutritious brown rice, it's a nourishing meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep, this delightful dish can be made in a slow cooker for a hands-off cooking experience.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fat-free French dressing
16 ounces (none)
No-sugar-added apricot jam
8 ounces (none)
Lipton Onion Soup Mix
4 ounces (none)
Pineapple chunks in juice
6 ounces (drained)
Raw chicken breasts
2 (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Green pepper
1 (sliced)
Brown rice
2 cups (cooked according to package instructions)
Instructions
1
In a crock pot, combine the fat-free French dressing, no-sugar-added apricot jam, Lipton onion soup mix, and drained pineapple chunks.
2
Add the bite-sized pieces of raw chicken breasts and sliced green pepper to the mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
3
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4
Once cooked, fluff the cooked brown rice and serve generous portions of the sweet and sour chicken mixture over the rice.
5
Enjoy this delicious and guilt-free meal!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken Delight?
It is a flavorful twist on a classic Asian dish that uses fat-free and no-sugar-added ingredients to provide a healthy alternative to traditional recipes.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 4 servings.
What are the primary ingredients for the sauce?
The sauce is made from a combination of fat-free French dressing, no-sugar-added apricot jam, and Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
Can I cook this recipe in a slow cooker?
Yes, this recipe is specifically designed to be made in a crock pot or slow cooker for a hands-off experience.
How long does it take to cook on the low setting?
In a slow cooker, the chicken should cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
How long does it take to cook on the high setting?
If you are short on time, you can cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours.
What type of chicken is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 raw chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Is the rice cooked inside the slow cooker?
No, the 2 cups of brown rice should be cooked separately according to package instructions and served with the chicken mixture.
What kind of apricot jam should I use?
To keep the recipe healthy and low in sugar, use a no-sugar-added variety of apricot jam.
Do I need to drain the pineapple?
Yes, the 6 ounces of pineapple chunks should be drained before being added to the crock pot.
What type of dressing is required?
The recipe specifies using 16 ounces of fat-free French dressing.
Are there any vegetables in this dish?
Yes, the recipe includes one sliced green pepper for added flavor and nutrition.
Is this recipe suitable for Weight Watchers?
Yes, this dish is tagged as being weight watchers friendly and low calorie.
How much Lipton Onion Soup Mix is needed?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of Lipton Onion Soup Mix.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Absolutely, this delightful dish is perfect for meal prep as it holds up well when stored.
What is the flavor profile of this dish?
It offers a tangy and sweet flavor profile that brings a taste of summer to your table.
Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?
While the recipe suggests nutritious brown rice, you can substitute it with white rice if preferred.
How do I prepare the green pepper?
The green pepper should be sliced before being added to the mixture in the crock pot.
Do I need to brown the chicken before putting it in the crock pot?
No, the chicken breasts should be added raw and cut into bite-sized pieces.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to combine the French dressing, apricot jam, onion soup mix, and drained pineapple in the crock pot.
How do I serve the finished meal?
Serve generous portions of the cooked sweet and sour chicken mixture over the fluffed brown rice.
Is this dish gluten-free?
You would need to check the labels of the French dressing and onion soup mix to ensure they are certified gluten-free.
How much pineapple is used?
The recipe calls for 6 ounces of pineapple chunks in juice.
How much apricot jam is used?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of no-sugar-added apricot jam.
Can I add other vegetables to this?
Yes, you could easily add water chestnuts, carrots, or snap peas to increase the vegetable content.
Is this an Asian-inspired dish?
Yes, it is a healthy twist on a classic Asian-style sweet and sour chicken.
Is the chicken cooked whole or cut up?
The chicken should be cut into bite-sized pieces before cooking.
What makes the dish 'tangy'?
The tanginess comes from the combination of the French dressing and the apricot jam.
Can I use frozen chicken?
It is recommended to use thawed chicken to ensure it cooks through evenly and reaches the proper temperature in the slow cooker.
What is the serving size?
The recipe makes 4 servings, which typically equates to about a quarter of the total mixture per person.