Description
A vibrant medley of chicken, peppers, and pineapple, this Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors in a quick and healthy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice)
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup). Cook for another 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness or tanginess to your liking. To add extra crunch, consider adding vegetables like snap peas or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg