Lightened Up Sweet & Sour Chicken

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Level: Easy

Serves: 4

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Description

A healthier yet tasty version that is ready in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Large Egg Whites
  • 4 teaspoons Cornstarch, Divided
  • 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Ketchup
  • ¼ cups Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Lower-sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, Divided
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
  • 1-½ cup Fresh Pineapple Chunks
  • 2 teaspoons Grated Fresh Ginger
  • 3 whole Green Onions, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
  • ⅜ teaspoons Kosher Salt

Preparation

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

Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, water, vinegar, bown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.

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.

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.

Recipe from Cooking Light January/February 2016.

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