Low-Syn Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Low-Syn Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe
This recipe delivers a burst of flavor with tender chicken and a tangy sauce. It’s a simple dish to prepare and perfect for a midweek meal.

About Time:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • This includes preparing the chicken, marinating, chopping vegetables, and making the sauce.
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • This includes browning the chicken, sauteing vegetables, and baking the dish.
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow), chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 baby leeks, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained

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