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Sweet and Sour Chicken Lightened Up

Sweet and Sour Chicken Lightened Up


  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x

Description

An easy and lightened up version of Sweet and Sour Chicken, naturally sweetened with fruit and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 Tbs oil
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, large chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 tbs soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
  • 1 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbs cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by either grilling or pan cooking and then large dicing it, then put it to the side to add to the dish later. (recommended cook to 165F internal temp for keep it juicy while still fully cooked).
  2. Add 1 Tbs oil to a large pot or pan and heat over medium high heat and add in the peppers and onion and garlic and cook stirring frequently until slightly softened and fragrant.
  3. Once softened, add in the pineapple with its juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, salt and tomato paste and stir until it’s all mixed together. Then add in the chicken and sprinkle with cornstarch. Continue to stir to mix in the cornstarch and cover the chicken with sauce. Simmer over medium to thicken the sauce (about 4 to 5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and allow to set for 5 minutes to continue to thicken.
  5. Serve with rice or quinoa.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: Asian