Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper; 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 onion, cut into wedges; 2 carrots, cut into chunks; 1 sweet green pepper, cut into chunks; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated; 1/4 cup each soy sauce and tomato paste; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
8 chicken drumsticks, skinned
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 carrots, cut into chunks
1 sweet green pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/4 cup each soy sauce and tomato paste
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced

1
In shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper; coat chicken in mixture.
2
In shallow Dutch oven, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken.
3
Remove to plate.
4
Add remaining oil to pan; saute onion, carrots and green pepper until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Return chicken to pan.
6
Whisk orange juice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, SPLENDA Granulated, soy sauce, tomato paste, cornstarch and garlic; add to pan and bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
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Canadian Living Test Kitchen

502

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Braised 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!

Sugar Free Sweet and Sour Braised Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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