How to Make Lighter Chicken Egg Foo Young - A Step-by-Step Guide

Egg Foo Young is a classic Chinese-American dish that consists of a fluffy egg omelette filled with various meats, vegetables, and sometimes even seafood. It's a favorite on many Chinese takeout menus, but can often be a bit heavy and greasy. That's why this recipe for Lighter Chicken Egg Foo Young is a great alternative for those who want to enjoy the dish without all the extra calories and fat.

This recipe takes the traditional Egg Foo Young and lightens it up by using chicken breas...

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken tenders, chopped
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 dash soy sauce
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • ½ cup finely chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 green onion, chopped, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. With a spatula, spread the chicken pieces out into the bottom of the skillet. Spray again with cooking spray if needed.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg whites with soy sauce, and stir in the bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and green onion. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the chicken, and let cook until the bottom is lightly golden and the top has nearly set, about 3 minutes. Flip the egg pancake over, and cook the other side until lightly golden and set, another minute or two.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 291mg