99. Ketogenic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sweet and Sour Sauce and Pineapple
Embark on a culinary adventure with our keto-friendly chicken and vegetable stir-fry, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you on track with your health goals. This dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce, all wrapped in the irresistible embrace of pineapple.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup sugar-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or another keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and broccoli. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, erythritol, and pineapple chunks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Combine Ingredients:
Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer the chicken and vegetable stir-fry to a serving dish. Garnish with additional pineapple chunks and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with cauliflower rice or your favorite keto-friendly side dish.
Additional Tips:
- For a spicier dish, add another 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you don’t have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- You can also add other keto-friendly vegetables to this stir-fry, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or snow peas.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy ketogenic chicken and vegetable stir-fry!
