Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken (Full of Veggies, Lower In Sugar)
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Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken (Full of Veggies, Lower In Sugar)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 14%·PRO 55%
CARBS 29G41% OF CAL
3G FIBER5G OTHER21G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 6G19% OF CAL
1G SAT5G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A healthier sweet and sour chicken with lower sugar sauce and extra vegetables cooked on the stovetop. Easy weeknight dinner the whole family enjoys.

mainchinesestir frychickendairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 1 (14-ounce) can of pineapple chunks in 100% juice; drained (½ cup juice reserved)
  • ⅓ cup no-sugar-added ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 1½ tablespoons arrowroot starch)
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium bell peppers, any color, cut into ¾-inch pieces (2 cups)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, cut into ¾-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • Optional garnish: 2 green onions, thinly sliced, and sesame seeds
PREP
20M
SODIUM
1006MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.