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Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken is one of my all time favorites, but I wanted a healthier version.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large egg white, whisked
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 15-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup snow peas, strings removed
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 4 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and toss with the cornstarch. Add the whisked egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan or wok over high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Turn the heat to medium and add more oil if needed. Add the bell peppers, snow peas, and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the pineapple chunks, sauce, and chicken. Turn the heat up to high and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Top with the chopped scallions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
826mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1.541IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
122mg
(136%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 826mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1.541IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 122mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.