Description
This Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner, this one-skillet recipe makes healthy eating simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup 100% pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (honey, or date syrup)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup (paleo friendly or tomato paste)
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot flour (or tapioca flour)
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-2” pieces)
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 2/3 cup arrowroot flour (or tapioca)
- 1 large egg (whisked)
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced into 1” pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into 1” pieces)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced into 1” pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (if canned, drain the juice first, or use it for the sauce)
- toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- sliced green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Place arrowroot or tapioca flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, coat them in the egg, then toss in the arrowroot, shaking off excess flour.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat about 1/2 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden. Remove and place on a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Drain excess oil, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons, and turn the heat to medium. If the skillet has browned bits, wipe it clean and add olive oil. Cook the onion and bell peppers for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add minced garlic and pineapple chunks, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring until bubbling and thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the fried chicken and gently toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. This dish pairs well with sautéed cauliflower rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
Substitute different vegetables based on your preference or seasonality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg