HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN - EASY & DELICIOUS ONE DISH MEAL !

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Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic dish in any Chinese restaurants and a popular takeout dish too. It is such an appetizing dish that appeals to everyone including kids. I love the combination of sweet, savory and tangy taste. Of course, you can always add some hot sauce for a spicy kick too.

Traditionally, it can be made with pork, chicken or fish. The meat is coated with eggs and flour then deep fried before adding into the sauce. Well, I can't deny how good this is as I used to eat them quite frequently during my carb eating days. But frankly, you have to enjoy the dish immediately to feel the crunch in the meat. Otherwise, it just becomes soggy after soaking in the sauce for a while.
Traditionally, the sauce is also full of sugar and cornstarch. However, with this low carb version, I have simplified the process without any frying and yet the taste is not compromised. It is super easy to whip up and by adding the sunny side up egg, it just becomes a guilt free and delicious one dish meal.

Some of you requested for more Asian low carb / keto food recipes, I actually have quite a few recipes here so please check out the playlist. Here are some of the main ones:-

Steam Chicken (Fail Proof)
Steam Chicken with ginger and spring onions
2 in 1 chicken soup - Chinese & Western in One Pot
Classic steam fish
Classic fried fish with ginger
1 Pot Chicken
Asian Baked Pork Ribs
Low Carb Ramen
Baked Salted Chicken
Low carb fried rice
Low carb noodles

The recipe can be viewed and printed at this link;

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SRo7HPii_kPLgvVigvGWYpfcah88yoZzkNZlEMH3dHw/edit?usp=sharing

NUTRITION INFO
[ Total Servings = 4 ]
Per Serving ;
Total Carb = 17.1 g
Dietary Fiber = 4.1 g
Net Carb = 13 g
Calories = 320
Total Fat = 11.5 g
Protein = 37.5 g

INGREDIENTS
Meat from whole chicken legs (cubed) = 650 g / 4 1/2 cups
Tomato puree (unsweetened) = 300 g / 1 1/3 cup
Tomatoes (cubed) = 300 g / 1 2/3 cup
Yellow onion (cubed) = 110 g / 3/4 cup
Tricolor paprika or bell peppers (cubed) = 200 g / 2 cups
Cucumber (cubed) = 300 g / 2 1/2 cups
White Vinegar = 60 ml 1/4 cup (You can also use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice)
Salt = 3 to 4 tsp
Erythritol = 60 to 80 g / 4 3/4 to 6 1/3 tbsp (You can also use any keto friendly sweeteners)
Olive Oil = 30 ml / 2 tbsp
Water = 120 ml / 1/2 cup
Sunny side up egg = 4 (optional)
Garnishing = Chopped spring onions or parsley

DIRECTION
1. In a pan, add the olive oil, onions and stir fry for a while until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken and stir fry over medium high heat until almost cooked.
3. Add the tomato puree, cubed tomatoes, water and cook for a while.
4. Add the vinegar, salt, sweetener and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened.
5. Add the paprika, cucumbers and cook until slightly tender and the sauce is thickened. As an option, you can add a bit of xanthan gum if you prefer a thicker sauce. Adjust taste accordingly.
6. Once ready, turn off the heat.
7. Serve with shirataki rice or cauliflower rice. You can also serve it with shirataki noodles.
8. Assemble the sweet and sour chicken around the plate and garnish with some cucumbers and cherry tomatoes (optional).
9. Top with a sunny side up egg (optional)
10. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions or parsley.
11. Serve warm.

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