Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams chicken breasts cut in bite size chunks; 75 grams green beans or as many as you like; 1 carrot cut in little batons; 250 grams pineapple chunks; 50 grams flour. or enough to make thick batter; 1 egg beaten; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 3 tbsp extra pineapple juice; 2 tbsp cornstarch-corn flour; 1 tbsp soy sauce

Servings: persons

200 grams chicken breasts cut in bite size chunks
75 grams green beans or as many as you like
1 carrot cut in little batons
250 grams pineapple chunks
50 grams flour. or enough to make thick batter
1 egg beaten
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tbsp extra pineapple juice
2 tbsp cornstarch-corn flour
1 tbsp soy sauce

1
Make a batter with the egg and a bit of flour.
2
Coat the chicken pieces with it and grill at about 160C for ten minutes
3
Meanwhile prepare the sauce in a wok mixing vinegar, sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce.
4
Bring them to a boil.
5
Mix three tablespoonful of pineapple juice with the corn flour.
6
Add to boiling mixture and it will thicken quickly.
7
Reserve sauce until needed.
8
Heat up a tablespoonful of sesame oil.
9
Stir fry chopped green beans and carrot batons.
10
Add pineapple chunks.
11
And finally add the previously grilled chicken.
12
Add sauce and make sure everything coated.
13
Serve with extra veg or noodles or rice

326

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams chicken breasts cut in bite size chunks, 75 grams green beans or as many as you like, 1 carrot cut in little batons, 250 grams pineapple chunks, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Sweet and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Sweet and Sour Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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