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Poached Chicken, Sesame-Chili (kou shui ji, lean)

278 kcal

33g protein · 25 min

Poached Chicken, Sesame-Chili (kou shui ji, lean)

A leaner Sichuan kou shui ji: silky poached chicken breast instead of thigh, the sesame-chili sauce measured by the spoon rather than a pool of oil, all laid over crunchy cucumber — full numbing-spicy flavour, far fewer calories.

278 kcal33g ProteinOne pan
278 kcalsaves ~ 140 kcal
Traditional kou shui ji (thigh in a chili-oil pool)420 kcal
MakanFit278 kcal
P 33gC 10gF 12gFib 2g

Why it fits your goal

ChineseSteaming, poaching, clear broths — a natively lean cooking system; we add the protein and portion discipline.

Key ingredients

  • Chicken breast · 29.3g
  • Peanuts · 2.1g
  • Light soy sauce · 0.6g

Prep

10

min

Cook

15

min

Serve

1

Servings

Total · 25 min

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Protein· 2

  • 130 g chicken breast (whole piece)130g
  • 8 g peanuts (crushed)8g

Vegetables· 3

  • 60 g cucumber (batons, as a base)60g
  • 6 g garlic (minced)6g
  • 10 g spring onion (sliced)10g

Sauces· 2

  • 10 g chili paste (cili boh)10g
  • 8 g light soy sauce (~1.5 tsp)8g

Spices· 2

  • 2 g sugar (a touch, to balance)(staple)2g
  • pinch of salt (for poaching)(staple)1g

Fats & oils· 1

  • 4 g sesame oil (1 tsp, measured)4g

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