Sweet & Sour Chicken (soy free!)

reader reviews

“Have made these twice in a few weeks since I found this recipe…and currently eating the leftovers for lunch as I type. Great flavor, quick and easy, and healthy….my favorite kind of recipe!" -Tina

key ingredients:

ground chicken shredded cabbage shredded chicken coconut aminos crushed pineapple garlic ginger lime juice

about this recipe

15-min meal few ingredients make ahead

This sweet, savory, and totally delicious, 15-Minute Sweet & Sour Chicken (paleo, soy-free) is a super fast and tasty weeknight dinner recipe to make tonight!

STEP 1:

Cook ground chicken until browned and cooked through.

STEP 2:

Make the sauce by whisking together the coconut aminos, pineapple, ginger, garlic, lime juice and salt

STEP 3:

Add the cabbage, carrot, and sauce to the hot pan, stirring to combine. Cook until the veggies are just softened and the sauce has reduced.

STEP 4:

Serve in lettuce cups or over white, brown or cauliflower rice instead of lettuce wraps.

1. This recipe is extremely versatile, so feel free to use ground pork, chicken or turkey. 2. Pull out some of the cooked meat and veggie before adding the sauce if you’re feeding a resistant eater who prefers their food plain.

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