Paleo Gluten-Free Healthy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2 People

  • Calories

    416 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Paleo Gluten-Free Healthy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

This EASY Paleo Gluten-Free Healthy Sweet-And-Sour Chicken tastes exactly like takeout but is free of sugar, grain, dairy, and gluten.

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Ingredients

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For the sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 large red pepper chopped
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
  • sea salt

For the chicken:

  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • sea salt
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast pasture-raised and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits drained
  • cauliflower rice hot, cooked
  • green onion for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat the avocado oil (for the sauce) in a large pan on medium heat. Add in the ginger and pepper and cook until the pepper just begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
  2. Whisk together all the remaining sauce ingredients except the starch and salt. Pour into the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Bring a boil.
  3. Once boiling, whisk the 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch with 2 teaspoons of the hot sauce in a separate small bowl until smooth. While constantly stirring, pour the tapioca mixture back into the pan and stir until combined. Boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, reduces, and is very shiny, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
  4. For the chicken, place the 3 tablespoons of tapioca starch and a pinch of salt in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil up in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and blot off any excess oil. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  6. Transfer chicken to the bowl with the sauce and add the pineapple. Stir until well coated.
  7. Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 24.8g (50%) Fat 16.7g (26%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g Monounsaturated Fat 11.8g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 579mg (17%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 17.9g (36%) Vitamin A 2380IU (48%) Vitamin C 141.9mg (158%) Calcium 330mg (33%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 24.8g 50%
Fat 16.7g 26%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g 14%
Monounsaturated Fat 11.8g 59%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Potassium 579mg 12%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 17.9g 36%
Vitamin A 2380IU 48%
Vitamin C 141.9mg 158%
Calcium 330mg 33%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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