Description

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken! This one-skillet dish offers delicious flavors from chicken and pineapple, plus it’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

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1 pound chicken pieces
2 tablespoons arrowroot or tapioca flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
Place the arrowroot or tapioca flour in a shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg; season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Coat the seasoned chicken in the whisked egg, then toss in the arrowroot, shaking off excess, and place on a plate.
Heat about 1/2 cup of oil in a large deep non-stick skillet over medium high heat; cook the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden. Transfer the chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of the oil; turn heat to medium. For a cleaner skillet, drain and wipe it before adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add onion and bell peppers to cook for about 2 minutes until crisp tender.
Stir in garlic and pineapple, cooking for about 1 minute.
Pour in the sauce, stirring well; cook until bubbling and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add fried chicken pieces; gently toss to coat with the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, optionally over cauliflower rice or stir-fried veggies.

Notes

You can use other vegetables, such as snap peas or carrots, based on your preference.
For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce or any other sauce used is gluten-free.
Feel free to adjust sweetness by varying the amount of pineapple used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg