Healthier Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Healthier Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry—a lighter take on a classic favorite, packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors. Tender chunks of marinated chicken breast are stir-fried alongside crisp bell peppers, sweet pineapple, and crunchy carrots, then enveloped in a perfectly balanced homemade sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, tomato paste, and rice vinegar. This quick and easy recipe swaps out heavy ingredients for nutritious alternatives like low-sodium soy sauce and fresh produce, making it both flavorful and guilt-free. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or whole-grain noodles for a wholesome meal the entire family will love. Perfect for busy nights or meal prepping, this healthier stir fry will become your go-to for a delicious, satisfying dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks, drained (canned or fresh)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the bowl. Mix to coat the chicken evenly and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and sliced carrot. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Stir in the garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

While the vegetables cook, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, remaining soy sauce, water, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.

Step 8

Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables, followed by the pineapple chunks.

Step 9

Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well and let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, sprinkle the stir fry with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Step 11

Serve warm over steamed rice or whole grain noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1445.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1647.4

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 1466.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 97.8g
Protein 167.2g	0%

Vitamin D 65IU	0%
Calcium 197.2mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2941.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 32.6%