Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken that is low in calories and high in protein. This dish features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, making it a perfect meal for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients, including cutting chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the pan, stirring to combine and cooking until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and cornstarch mixture; pour over chicken and vegetables in the pan.
- Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- To make it vegetarian, use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
- Frozen ingredients can be used; adjust cooking times as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg