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Lighter Sweet and Sour Chicken
Lighter Sweet and Sour Chicken is so delicious and easy, and it comes together in just minutes!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large deep-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Saute for about ⏱️ 5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Remove chicken and set aside.
2
Add an additional 1 Tbsp. oil to the skillet, then add in the onion, peppers, carrots. Saute for about ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for another ⏱️ 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender yet still a bit crisp. Remove vegetables and set aside.
carrots (peeled and chopped into coins)2garlic (minced)2 cloves
3
Add ketchup, sriracha, vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce and white pepper to pan, and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the fruit juice and cornstarch until it has dissolved. Then add the mixture to the sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add back in the vegetables and chicken, and the pineapple, then stir until evenly coated.
brown sugar3 Tablespoonswhite pepper1 pinchcornstarch1 Tablespoon
4
Remove from heat and serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days.
sesame seeds (optional)
Nutrition Facts
calories
403 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
42 g
sodium Content
445 mg
protein Content
26 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
73 mg
carbohydrate Content
53 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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