Tuck into this easy and low carb recipe with your family.
Sweet and sour chicken is a classic dish – so here’s an easy way to make it.
It includes plenty of protein and veg.
Ingredients
- 9 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 3 tbsp malt vinegar
- 4 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
- 227g drained can pineapple pieces in juice (optional)
- 100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
- handful salted, roasted cashew nuts, optional
Example.
Method
- In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling.
- Stir in the optional pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.
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Recipe courtesy of BBC GoodFood.
