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Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

HEALTHY pineapple chicken stir fry recipe is naturally sweetened, GLUTEN FREE, and ready in 30 MIN! The whole family will love this sweet and sour stir fry.

Instructions

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Tapioca flour
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon White pepper
  • 3 large Carrots (sliced into rounds)
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper (cut into squares)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple (diced; or use canned without sugar added)
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons Honey
  • 2 medium Green onions (sliced)
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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg yolk, tapioca starch, coconut aminos, white wine vinegar, white pepper, and salt. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to the mixture. Let sit 10 minutes to thicken a bit.

  2. Heat a large wok or stainless skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons coconut oil to the pan. Once hot add the chicken (save the sauce from the chicken) in a single layer letting sit for a minute or two to sear. Flip and sear the other side until brown. Add red bell pepper, carrots, and chili flakes. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes until carrots are soft. Add the pineapple and toss.

  3. Add 2 teaspoons of honey the reserved sauce from the chicken marinade. Pour over the stir fry and toss until hot and extra sauce has thickened.

  4. Garnish with green onion.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: ~1 1/2 cup, or 1/4 of entire pan

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 278 | Fat: 11g | Total Carbs: 18g | Net Carbs: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Protein: 25g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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