Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
This Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½ inch thickness and chopped into 1 inch pieces)
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ white or yellow onion (chopped)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion salt, and ketchup. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and cold water until dissolved. Add to the saucepan and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
- Cook the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a ziplock bag. In a large pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coated chicken and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add peppers and onions. Continue to sauté until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Combine and Serve: Add the sauce to the chicken and peppers. Stir to coat well. Serve warm with cooked rice, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Asian-inspired Dish
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