Cooking for 2 - Sweet and Sour Chicken

Name: Cooking for 2 - Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Garlic Infused Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, low sodium; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1 pound Chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced, about 1/2 inch; 1 Green Bell Pepper diced, about 1/2 inch; 1/2 cup Fresh Pineapple diced, about 1/2 inch; 2 Green Onions; 1 tsp Sesame Seeds; For The Low FODMAP Sweet and Sour Sauce; 1/2 cup Orange or Pineapple Juice 100% juice, not from concentrate; 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, low sodium; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger; 2 tsp Sesame Oil; 4 Tablespoons Chicken broth, low sodium; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

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Prep:15minCook:20min

Updated at: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:34:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories333.5 kcal (17%)

Total Fat18.1 g (26%)

Carbs23.6 g (9%)

Sugars13 g (14%)

Protein20.3 g (41%)

Sodium646.7 mg (32%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the coating for the chicken. Combine in a medium bowl 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, and a few grinds of fresh salt and pepper. Stir together. Add the chicken to the bowl and mix until the chicken is coated. Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 2-3minutes per side. Give the chicken some space. Crowding will result in less browning. Work in two batches if needed, adding another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb extra oil. Next, cook the bell peppers and pineapple until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Use a Microplane to grate the fresh ginger. Add the chicken back to the pan. Then add about half of the sauce. Stir to combine. Add additional sauce as desired. You may not need to use all of it. Let cook a minute or two until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is warmed through. Serve immediately over cooked white or brown rice, or quinoa. Top with sesame seeds and the tops of green onions.