Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 6-ounce skinless, boneless, chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, or as needed
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves
- 4 cups chicken stock, or 4 cups storebought chicken broth mixed with 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
Wash the chicken breast, pat dry, and cut into thin strips approximately 2 inches long and 1/8-inch thick. In a medium bowl, add the rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and a few drops of sesame oil to chicken pieces.
Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the spinach leaves. Wash the spinach leaves and cut off the stems. Blanch the leaves in a large pot of boiling water for 1 - 2 minutes, or until the leaves turn a bright green. Plunge the blanched leaves briefly in cold water first to stop the cooking process, and then drain thoroughly.
Bring the chicken stock or chicken broth and water to a boil. Stir in the soy sauce and remaining 1/4 teaspoon sugar.
Add the chicken strips. Bring back to a boil and cook until the chicken turns white and is cooked through. Add the spinach leaves and bring back to a boil. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Serve hot.
Category:American Chinese Recipes
Category:American Chinese Soups