Description
A delicious twist on a classic dish, this Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice or cauliflower rice, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the gluten-free soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for more color and nutrients. If you prefer a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg