Easy High Protein Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry - Quick & Easy

from RecipeTin Eats Added: December 16, 2025

This bright and colourful stir fry is made with a classic Sweet and Sour Sauce that tastes like what you get at good Chinese restaurants. It's a healthier version without deep frying, using chicken and vegetables.

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Easy High Protein Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry - Quick & Easy
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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Servings
4
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Difficulty
Easy

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Mix together Sauce ingredients. Mix together Thickener in a separate small bowl.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Add chicken and stir fry until it is white all over but still pink inside.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Add capsicum and stir fry for 2 minutes.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Add Sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar has dissolved and the sauce begins to bubble.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Add Thickener. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Then cook until it thickens to a syrup consistency โ€“ about 3 minutes.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Stir through pineapple pieces (just to warm) and remove from stove.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Serve immediately with rice โ€“ or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with shallots if desired.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398
calories
28.3g
protein
44.7g
carbs
12.2g
fat

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