Description

This easy sweet and sour chicken recipe is bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken thighs, pineapple, and crisp veggies all cooked in one skillet. Ideal for a quick and healthy dinner, it brings joy to the dinner table with minimal cleanup!

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 together all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
Season arrowroot or tapioca in a shallow bowl with salt and pepper for the chicken.
In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, coat in egg, and toss in arrowroot, shaking off excess before placing on a large plate.
Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a large deep non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning until golden, setting aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Drain excess oil leaving 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet. If there are browned bits, wipe clean and add olive oil before sautéing the veggies. Cook onion and bell peppers for about 2 minutes until crisp tender.
Add garlic and pineapple, cooking for another minute.
Pour in the sauce, stirring to coat. Cook until bubbling and thickened, about 2-3 minutes, then gently toss in the fried chicken pieces to coat.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or alongside stir fried veggies.
Adjust sauce sweetness with maple syrup or honey to taste.
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 336
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 172mg