Lighter Sweet And Sour Chicken

Bite size chicken pieces are tossed with cornstarch and seared then veggies are sautéed until tender crisp, and to finish both are tossed with flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. So tasty and healthier than the deep fried alternative!

Sweet and Sour Chicken Made a Little Lighter

I love Chinese take-out but isn’t it just that much better when you make it at home? I do love all the different kinds of fried Chinese chicken but I prefer not to eat fried foods very often so I’ve started making lighter versions of the classics that aren’t deep fried in oil. Instead they are sautéed in small amounts of oil and I also work to cut back on the sugars in the sauces. This Lighter Sweet and Sour Chicken is the perfect example that lighter versions of Chinese take-out can be just as good as the calorie heavy, high fat versions.

This version is dredged in a egg and cornstarch mixture before it’s cooked which gives it a light crust and helps the sauce stick. It’s packed with veggies and fruit to make it healthier and of course you’ll get plenty of protein from the chicken. Who could resist this easy sweet and sour chicken? It has just the right amount of sweet and tart to it and it will leave you craving more! This is my idea of a delicious weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy!