Lunch: Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Katie Workman Our take saves 446 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 1,260 milligrams of sodium over one serving of a leading chain's sweet and sour chicken.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted ketchup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Combine egg whites and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat.
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, and next 4 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pineapple, ginger, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a plate.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add chicken mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into bowl. Stir-fry 6 minutes or until chicken is browned and done. Add ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to pan. Bring to a simmer; simmer 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.

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