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Sweet and Sour Chicken diabetes friendly recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Enjoy Chinese takeout? Then you’ll love our healthier version of classic sweet and sour chicken. This easy stovetop chicken dish is delicious and diabetes-friendly. Pair with steamed brown rice for a great-tasting meal in only 30 minutes!

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Makes 4 servings Calories 430 Prep Time 15 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Made with Splenda® Original Sweetener

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, cider vinegar, tomato paste, Splenda Sweetener, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg white and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Add chicken strips and toss to coat.
  3. In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté, turning once, until chicken is lightly golden and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Return skillet to medium-high heat; add remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add bell pepper strips and cook, stirring often, until peppers are soft, 7–10 minutes. Add ginger and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add sweet and sour sauce and pineapple chunks. Stir until sauce slightly thickens, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until warmed through.
  6. Serve over brown rice garnished with scallions.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size: 2 cups chicken, ½ cup rice

Calories 430
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 105mg
Sodium 610mg
Total Carbs 45g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 17g
Added Sugars 0g
Protein 38g
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