Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe (2024)

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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2 large egg whites
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted ketchup
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
.38 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

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Step 1
Combine egg whites and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat.

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Step 2
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, and next 4 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Step 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pineapple, ginger, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a plate.
Step 4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add chicken mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into bowl. Stir-fry 6 minutes or until chicken is browned and done. Add ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to pan. Bring to a simmer; simmer 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

324 calories; fat 10.2g; saturated fat 1.2g; mono fat 5.3g; poly fat 2.5g; protein 27g; carbohydrates 30g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 73mg; iron 1mg; sodium 561mg; calcium 32mg; sugars 18g; added sugar 11g.