Of which 11.6 g sugars and 2.6 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Lean protein (poultry) · Vitamin B6 (poultry) · Vitamin C (tomato)
Allergens none
Sweet and sour chicken without refined sugar
The sweet-and-sour classic, lighter and with no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (20 g / ¾ oz)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (150 g / 5½ oz)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips (150 g / 5½ oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (6 g)
- 200 g (7 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (45 g / 1½ oz)
- 100 ml (½ cup) unsalted chicken broth
- fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), to taste (5 g)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 150 g (5½ oz) fresh pineapple, diced
Method
- Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the rest of the olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Chicken & Poultry”. The English edition is coming soon.
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