The Skinny Doll

Sweet sticky chilli chicken!

This has by far been the most popular recipe on the blog ever... so I thought I'd re-do it with the SmartPoints values all worked out (it's hard to get the time to do ALL the recipes but this one is a good 'un!) This recipe that was doing the rounds on FB and I knew I wanted to try it out! It's from Home Cooking Adventure Channel on YouTube ... >>> HERE <<<

I've tried to make my version a little more SmartPoint friendly... and got 6 ramekin size portions because I like to pick'n'mix when it comes to chinese food... ALL about the sharing... so a ramekin size is perfect to pick from or you could have it as a main with rice! (don't forget to SmartPoint your rice!) AND it is SUPER fast to make and all in one pot!

Whats in it?

500g of diced chicken - 5SP
50g of Panko Bread Crumbs - 5SP for 50g
I used these because they are REALLY crunchy when they're baked. Fantastic
on Prawns too you could also use breadcrumbs, polenta or crushed cornflakes
just remember to SmartPoint them.

1 tbsp of oil - 4SP I used chilli oil to give it a bit of extra kick...
1 tbsp of sweet chilli sauce - 2SP The recipe says chilli paste but this works fine...
6 tbsp of light soy sauce - 4SP 'Light' as in colour not light as in calories!
4 tbsp Sweet freedom - 9SP They use honey in the recipe - 1SP per tsp, 4tbsp - 14SP
1 tbsp sesame seeds - 2SP

ZERO HEROS
Spray oil
2 tbsp of egg white
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp ginger
120ml of stock/water
4 tbsp of Canderel
60ml of vinegar
4 tbsp of Splenda
Chilli flakes or a chopped chilli
Spring onion
Salt'n'pepper

Total ProPoints - 31SP
Total ProPoints per portion - 8SP for 4 mains, 5SP for 6 starters - diet maths eh?

How?

500g of diced chicken...

weigh out your bread crumb topping...

put it on a flat plate, season with salt and pepper and a few chilli flakes...

add 2 tbsp of egg white to a bowl...

dunk your chicken in the egg white... then the seasoned bread crumbs...

and put on a baking tray... and spray lightly with oil...

Bake in a pre heated oven at 180c / Gas 4 / 350F for 30 mins

In a saucepan place...

1 tbsp of chilli oil

1 tbsp of sweet chilli sauce

add crushed garlic...

and the ginger..

I'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to grating ginger so I always cheat with this...

Stir it on the hob till it starts to sizzle...

add your water (or stock)...

... then the sweet freedom or honey

... 60m of vinegar ...

and 4tbsp of 'sugar'... I used Canderel...

chuck in a few chilli flakes or even a chopped chilli if you love a bit of heat...

turn the heat down and let it simmer whilst you...

CHECK YOUR CHICKEN!!!

Pop the chicken into a bowl ...

and drizzle your sauce over once it has reduced...

give it a good stir so every bit of chicken is coated...

...then dish it up!

Sprinkle some spring onion and sesame seeds over and try not to hoover it!

Both the 'main' and the 'starter' portion!

If you're a savoury person like me you will LOVE this!

Kale Crunchies!

For the savoury munchers amongst us (By the way, I'm on your team, they can keep their chocolate!)

Healthy crisps! These are handy enough to make but getting the flavouring right can be a bit hit or miss, also I've found making them it can literally be seconds between 'done' and charcoal! So these little 15g bags of crunchies are only 2SP! BARGAIN! I've tried the Spicy tomato favour and really liked them! Spotted in SuperValu!

Natashas Kale Crunchies, Lemon & Pepper

per 15g bag - 2SP

Natashas Kale Crunchies, Spicy Tomato

per 15g bag - 2SP

Bowl-a-granola!

Granola and muesli get a bad rap on SmartPoints because they're have a lot of dried fruit... If I'm not having porridge in the morning, I like a bit of fruit and yoghurt...

With fruit being 0SP I like to spend the points on a bit of crunch in the morning! I've tried the 'Just Honey' version of this brand and it's really nice! 2SP for a 15g tbsp adds a bit of crunch to a breakkie that can get a bit dull...

This range is Irish and handmade in Galway, you'll find it in SuperValu!

Bowl-a-Granola, Honey & Ginger

per 45g serv - 7SP

Bowl-a-Muesli

per 45g serv - 6SP

Bowl-a-Granola, Honey & Cinnamon

per 45g serv - 7SP

Bowl-a-Granola, Just Honey, Honey!

per 45g serv - 7SP

per 15g - 2SP

Super Soupfulls

I spotted these the other day in my local SuperValu on a pop up stand and thought I'd point them to see how Super they really were! I've tried the spicy butternut & red pepper one and it was really nice!

I know you can make it yourself for 0SP but there are so many people who don't have the time or even like making soup, so this could be a good alternative! The pouches are 350g so it's a good size portion, if you had it over 2 days was part of your lunch your lunch it would certainly keep you fuller for longer on these wintery days!

Anyone tried them yet?

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Erin, Super Soupfulls, Spicy Butternut & Red Pepper

per 350g pouch - 4SP

Erin, Super Soupfulls, Chicken & Ancient Grains

per 350g pouch - 5SP

Erin, Super Soupfulls, Tomato & Three Bean

per 350g pouch - 5SP

Christmas with M&S...

Last one before it all kicks off! If you're offered a treat and it's from M&S here's the SmartPoints for you! Gotta love M&S though... Prosecco Crisps.. Genius!

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