Sweet & Sour Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
The best quick and easy recipe for Sweet & Sour Chicken! A Chinese takeout favorite that's homemade, gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! This healthier unfried version is made in a wok or skillet on the stove and tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce that's naturally sweet!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenders (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 TB Corn Starch (or Arrowroot Starch)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 TB Neutral Oil
Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 1 Cup Pineapple Chunks in 100% Juice
- 1/4 Cup Homemade Ketchup (or a Natural Ketchup)
- 3 TB Rice Vinegar
- 2 TB Coconut Aminos
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Add al the sweet and sour sauce ingreindts to a food processor or blender and blend together until fully combined. Set aside.
- Cut your chicken tenders into 1-inch pieces and toss with the starch and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon or a nuetral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and continue stir-frying the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through and coated in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
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