Description

Savor the delicious flavor of Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken, prepared in just one skillet for a quick and healthy meal. With juicy chicken thighs, tangy pineapple, and a mouthwatering sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1 cup 100% pineapple juice
1/4 cup maple syrup (honey, or date syrup)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup (paleo friendly or tomato paste)
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot flour (or tapioca flour)
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-2” pieces)
Sea salt and black pepper
2/3 cup arrowroot flour (or tapioca)
1 large egg (whisked)
Olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
1 medium yellow onion (sliced into 1” pieces)
1 red bell pepper (sliced into 1” pieces)
1 green bell pepper (sliced into 1” pieces)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup pineapple chunks (if canned, drain the juice first, or use it for the sauce)
toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
sliced green onion (for garnish)

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Instructions

Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside.
Put arrowroot or tapioca in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, coat in whisked egg, and toss in the arrowroot, shaking off excess.
Heat about 1/2 cup of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Drain excess oil, leaving 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet. Optionally wipe out the skillet if needed and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook onion and bell peppers for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add garlic and pineapple, cooking for about 1 minute.
Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring well. Cook until bubbling and thickening, about 2-3 minutes. Add fried chicken pieces and gently toss to coat.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. This dish pairs well with sautéed cauliflower rice or stir-fried veggies.

Notes

You can customize the veggies based on your preference or what you have on hand.
For extra heat, consider adding some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but it’s best fresh.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg