Sweet & Sour Chicken (CKD-Friendly)
The takeout favorite, reimagined for kidney health: pan-seared (not deep-fried) chicken with bell pepper and pineapple in a tangy homemade sauce — half the sodium, all the flavor.
Nutrition (per serving)
Pan-searing instead of deep-frying cuts 200+ calories and reduces phosphorus from breading. Pineapple is one of the lowest-potassium fruits (~180 mg/cup).
Ingredients
Cooking Steps
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1
Toss chicken cubes lightly in cornstarch. Set aside.
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2
Whisk vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
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3
Heat oil in pan. Pan-sear chicken 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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4
Add bell pepper, stir-fry 2 minutes.
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5
Pour in sauce. Simmer 2 minutes until syrupy.
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6
Stir in pineapple. Heat through 1 minute. Serve over rice.
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