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Orange-glazed chicken pieces served with roasted broccoli on a white plate.

Skinny Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken is a Chinese Restaurant Favorite that does not work after bariatric surgery as its both deep fried and loaded with sugar. Ours has the flavors you love, without the No No No!
Tags: Asian entrees
Lettuce wraps filled with sliced chicken, carrots, and green onions served with a sesame dipping sauce.

Thai Peanut Chicken Iceberg Lettuce Wraps

It isn't any tastier, easier or faster than a stir fry of Thai peanut sauced chicken, carrot and scallion stuffed in big crisp leaves of iceberg lettuce. Boom.
Stir-fried chicken and broccoli in a brown sauce served on a white plate with a fork.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This dish is all about the sauce and if you keep a pantry of a few key Asian sauce bottles you can make this in less time than waiting for take out.
Tags: Asian entrees
Crispy coconut-crusted chicken tenders served in a basket with a small cup of sweet chili dipping sauce.

Coconut Chicken with Sweet & Sour Sauce

The high oven temperature toasts the ends of the coconut and the sweet vinegary sauce is super easy, super tasty.

Tags: Asian entrees
Stir-fried chicken with cabbage, carrots, and green onions served on a white plate.

Egg Rolls 'Unrolled' - Egg Roll in a Bowl

This deconstructed or 'unrolled' egg roll is amazing.
Tags: Asian entrees
Glazed, crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a golden sauce and topped with sliced green onions on a black serving plate.

General Tso's Skinny Chicken!

Chinese food is super delicious BUT not Bariatric Friendly because the sauces are often very high in sugar and many of the chicken or beef bites are deep-fried before being tossed with the sauce.

Tags: Asian entrees
A square white bowl filled with glazed chicken wings, showcasing a mix of golden and dark brown colors, sits against a plain background.

Roasted Teriyaki Hot Wings

The classic chicken wing is even more delicious when roasted until crispy and browned

Tags: Asian entrees
Two bowls of creamy chicken soup are shown, one black and one light gray, filled with shredded chicken, colorful vegetables, and herbs, set against a textured dark surface.

Ten Minute Thai Chicken Soup

This soup is so delicious you could drink it all before it is time to eat supper! The red curry paste and coconut milk are the keys to its wonderful...
Bowl of glazed cashew chicken topped with chopped green onions on a dark wooden table.

Cashew Shrimp

Same sauce as my wonderful Chicken and Broccoli but this time with Shrimp and Cashews! Nom nom nom... love it.
Two glazed meatloaf pieces topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds are served on a decorative white plate, set against a rustic wooden background.

Roasted Asian Glazed Salmon

You can use any Asian sauce you have or can find in the supermarket, but I love gochujang as its spicy and flavorful! Try it.

A glazed piece of fish is served on a black plate with pineapple rings and red pepper pieces, garnished with fresh herbs, against a textured wooden background.

Slow Roasted Pineapple Glazed Salmon

The slow roasting at low heat makes it almost impossible to overcook! Give it a try - the soft cooked pineapple will make you very happy.
Golden omelette covered in glossy brown sauce and topped with fresh cilantro.

Shrimp Egg Foo Yung! Brunch, Lunch or Supper.

It is also very easy to make. Give it a try and it will be your 'go to' meal when you are short on time.

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