Lighter Sweet and Sour Chicken

This lighter version of sweet and sour chicken is a better choice for your health. It has tender chicken pieces mixed in a tasty sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup pineapple chunks optional
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated evenly

In another bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add chopped bell pepper and onion, cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes

Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce

Stir in pineapple chunks if using

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly

Serve hot over cooked rice