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Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken

Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken: A Sweet and Zesty Delight

This Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken combines sweet and tangy flavors in a delicious stir-fry that is perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 4 tablespoons Cornstarch Half for coating, half for thickening the sauce.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Any color, chopped.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white, chopped.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned.
  • 3 tablespoons Vinegar White vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 cup Ketchup No substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar as alternative.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Water To adjust sauce consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Make Sauce: Whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce until blended.
  5. Combine Sauce and Vegetables: Add sauce to the skillet and simmer to thicken.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce until thickened.
  7. Finish Dish: Return chicken and pineapple to skillet, stir to combine, and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the coated chicken rest before frying for optimal crispiness. Adjust sauce thickness with water if necessary.

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