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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken You'll Love to Make at Home

This Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken combines crispy chicken with a vibrant sauce, perfectly balancing flavors – a delicious guilt-free take on a classic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Arrowroot Starch Can substitute with cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Omit for low-sugar version
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Rice vinegar can be used
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Red or yellow for sweetness
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white recommended
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Use fresh or canned in juice
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a good alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • zip-lock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk over medium heat until honey dissolves, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place chicken in a zip-lock bag, add arrowroot starch, seal, and shake until coated.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, bring to simmer over medium heat, and cook for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add chopped onion and bell peppers to skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Gently fold in the crispy chicken and pineapple chunks, stirring to combine and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, drizzling the sauce over the dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use freshly grated garlic and ginger for best results. Adjust honey for desired sweetness.

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