Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Healthy
320kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast diced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowls
- Baking tray or air fryer
- Skillet or wok
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare air fryer.
- Coat chicken with cornstarch and place on baking tray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or air-fry for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and peppers.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together and pour into skillet.
- Simmer until thickened, then add cooked chicken.
- Toss well and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Adjust sweetness by adding less or more honey.
- For extra spice, add chili flakes.
- Can also be adapted into a sweet and sour chicken wings recipe.
