Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken

Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful and colorful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your midnight cravings. With tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce, it's a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will satisfy any late-night hunger.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, cubed
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Pineapple chunks - 150 grams, drained
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100 ml

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is well coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
5. Stir in the pineapple chunks and cooked chicken back into the skillet.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ketchup, and water until well combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Serve hot over steamed rice or gluten-free noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High protein content from chicken supports muscle growth and repair.
• Pineapple contains bromelain, which can aid digestion and reduce inflammation.

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