Low Fat Ayam Asam Manis
Lighten up your dinner menu with this flavorful Low Fat Ayam Asam Manis recipe! A healthier spin on the classic sweet and sour chicken, this dish features tender, marinated chicken breast paired with vibrant red and green bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a zesty homemade sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, pineapple juice, and ketchup. Perfectly balanced with the tang of vinegar and the sweetness of brown sugar, the sauce ties every bite together while remaining light and guilt-free. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is easy to follow and ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Keywords: Low fat recipes, Ayam Asam Manis, sweet and sour chicken, healthy chicken dinner, quick Asian-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 150 grams pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 100 milliliters pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 150 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the chicken. Mix until the chicken is well-coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, sesame oil, pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and chicken broth to make the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red and green bell peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Stir continuously and cook for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove from heat and serve the Ayam Asam Manis with steamed rice or your choice of side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 164.0 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2074 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
