Sweet and Sour Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Sweet and Sour Chicken
15 min.
4
502kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe! Perfectly balanced with vibrant flavors and a delightful mix of textures, this dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat. With its colorful medley of frozen broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts, it brings a burst of freshness to your table.

This recipe is designed for those busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. The combination of crispy, breaded chicken chunks and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce, creates a harmonious blend that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Plus, this dish is dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer, a starter, or a satisfying snack, this Sweet and Sour Chicken is sure to impress. So grab your apron and get ready to enjoy a deliciously easy meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces water chestnuts frozen
  • 10 ounces chicken frozen fully cooked
  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained canned
  • ounces soy sauce ()
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Prepare chicken chunks as directed on package. While chicken is baking, heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan.
  2. Add frozen vegetables; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until hot; drain. Return vegetables to saucepan.
  3. Stir chicken, pineapple and sweet-and-sour sauce into vegetables in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories502kcal
Protein6.96%
Fat9.77%
Carbs83.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.6256521240525%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:501.79kcal
25.09%
Fat:5.38g
8.28%
Saturated Fat:1.51g
9.41%
Carbohydrates:103.15g
34.38%
Net Carbohydrates:96.88g
35.23%
Sugar:71.35g
79.28%
Cholesterol:25.51mg
8.5%
Sodium:1187.73mg
51.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.62g
17.23%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.33%
Fiber:6.27g
25.06%
Vitamin C:16.14mg
19.56%
Copper:0.35mg
17.36%
Vitamin B3:3.35mg
16.77%
Potassium:448.72mg
12.82%
Iron:2.25mg
12.47%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.28%
Selenium:6.71µg
9.59%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.45%
Phosphorus:93.95mg
9.4%
Magnesium:37.29mg
9.32%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.39%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.77%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.69%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Folate:19.33µg
4.83%
Calcium:33.67mg
3.37%
Vitamin A:118.5IU
2.37%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Vitamin K:1.84µg
1.75%