Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad

Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce, served over a bed of crisp vegetables. This delightful salad is perfect for a light dinner that satisfies cravings for both flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, chopped
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Lettuce (mixed greens) - 100 grams
• Pineapple chunks - 100 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, and red onion. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and sesame oil to create the sweet and sour sauce.
6. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables and pour the sweet and sour sauce over. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over a bed of mixed greens and top with pineapple chunks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Rich in vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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