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Easy-Sweet-and-Sour-Chicken-Healthy-One-Skillet-Recipe-Recipe

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken (Healthy One Skillet Recipe)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: N/A
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Savor the delightful flavors of Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken (Healthy One Skillet Recipe). This quick and simple dish combines chicken, pineapple, and fresh vegetables, making it an ideal choice for a healthy family dinner or comforting meal anytime.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Arrowroot or tapioca starch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg
  • Oil for frying (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, season arrowroot or tapioca with salt and pepper for coating the chicken.
  3. Whisk the egg in another shallow bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper, coat in the egg, and toss in the arrowroot, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat about 1/2 cup of oil in a large deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  6. Drain excess oil, leaving 1-2 tablespoons in skillet; adjust heat if needed.
  7. Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes until tender.
  8. Stir in garlic and pineapple, cooking for an additional minute.
  9. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring until bubbling and thickening for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Add the fried chicken pieces, gently tossing to combine with the sauce.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken with soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by altering the amount of honey used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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