Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

This 20-minute takeout alternative is full of veggies and great for meal-prep lunches. (yield: 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 c. no-salt-added ketchup
• 1/4 c. pineapple juice
• 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 8 oz. small broccoli florets
• 2 c. chopped red bell pepper
• 1 c. diagonally sliced scallions (1-inch)
• 3 c. cooked brown rice (if desired)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Whisk ketchup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 - 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. Wipe the pan clean; return to high heat and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook until charred, about 5 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan and add the ketchup mixture. Cook until bubbly and the sauce coats the chicken. Serve in shallow bowls over rice.