Lightened Up Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Large Egg Whites; 4 teaspoons Cornstarch, Divided; 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Ketchup; 1/4 cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Lower-sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces; 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks; 2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger; 3 whole Green Onions, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces; ⅜ teaspoons Kosher Salt

Servings: persons

2 whole Large Egg Whites
4 teaspoons Cornstarch, Divided
1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
6 Tablespoons Unsalted Ketchup
1/4 cups Water
3 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Lower-sodium Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
1- 1/2 cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks
2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger
3 whole Green Onions, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
⅜ teaspoons Kosher Salt

1
Combine egg whites and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2
Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat.
3
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, water, vinegar, bown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
6
Add bell pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add pineapple, ginger, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Transfer bell pepper mixture to a plate.
9
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan.
10
Add chicken mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into bowl.
11
Stir-fry 6 minutes or until chicken is browned and done.
12
Add ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to pan.
13
Bring to a simmer; simmer 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
14
Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.
15
Recipe from Cooking Light January/February 2016.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Large Egg Whites, 4 teaspoons Cornstarch, Divided, 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces, 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Ketchup, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up Sweet & Sour Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened Up Sweet & Sour Chicken

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