Sweet & Sour Chicken

SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 575 CALS

Craving take-out but need something quick and healthy? This Sweet & Sour Chicken is ready in just 15 minutes and delivers all the vibrant flavours you love—tangy, sweet, and a little punchy. With high-protein chicken, crunchy veggies, and a flavourful sauce, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition. Plus, it’s low in fat, making it a great weeknight dinner when you're after something fast, satisfying, and light.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 575 CALS

INGREDIENTS
120g (4oz) basmati rice
250g (2 fillets) diced chicken breast
1 red onion
1 red (bell) pepper
120g (4oz) broccoli florets
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp soy sauce
half a tsp English mustard
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp rice wine (or sherry)

DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Boil a half-full kettle.
Rinse the rice before adding to a large saucepan. Pour in approx 300ml of boiled water.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes (lid on).

STEP 2
Peel and dice the onion. De-seed and dice the red pepper.
Place the chicken, onion, pepper, broccoli and garlic in a bowl. Sprinkle over the cornflour and season with salt and pepper. Mix together thoroughly.

STEP 3
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a med-high heat. Toss in the chicken and vegetable mixture and cook, stirring every minute, until just cooked (about 8-10 minutes, depending on size).

STEP 4
Meanwhile mix the honey, vinegar, tomato purée, soy sauce, English mustard, water & sherry in a small bowl. When the chicken is just cooked, stir in the sauce and allow to bubble gently for 2 minutes.

STEP 5
Share the rice between your bowls and top with the sweet and sour chicken.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
575 CALS // 42G PROTEIN // 13G FAT // 65G CARBS