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A bowl filled with white rice and topped with gluten free sweet and sour chicken that is sitting on top of a tan towel.

Gluten Free Sweet and Sour Chicken

Kaleena Martinez
The perfect mix between crisp chicken and a sweet and tangy sauce, this gluten free sweet and sour chicken is perfect for busy weeknights.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast
  • 2 Egg
  • ½ cup Gluten Free Flour *I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-1 Flour
  • ¼ cup Tapioca Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves
  • ½ cup Ketchup *I use Primal Kitchen's No Sugar Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • Pineapple (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk the eggs together then add the chicken to the bowl with the eggs making sure the chicken is fully coated in the egg.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the gluten free flour and the tapioca flour and whisk together.
  • Using a slotted spoon or tongs, carefully add the egg coated chicken to the mixing bowl with the flour. Be sure to shake off any excess egg and mix the chicken until it's fully coated in the flour.
  • To a large skillet add the avocado oil and heat to medium heat. In a single layer, add the chicken to the heated pan and cook for 5-6 minutes a side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Also, mince the garlic.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and golden brown, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same pan you cooked the chicken, add the onions, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers. Saute them for about 5 minutes or until the onions just start to soften. Then add the garlic and saute for 60 seconds. If you're adding pineapple then add it with the garlic.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, the coconut aminos, the coconut sugar, and the vinegar. To the bell peppers and onions, add the sauce and cook on medium low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the skillet and gently stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
  • Optional: serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • large skillet

Notes

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Substitutions
Chicken- I use boneless skinless chicken breast in this recipe but you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Gluten free flour- You can use almond flour in place of gluten free flour. Using almond flour will make this Paleo friendly.
Tapioca flour- Tapioca starch is the same as tapioca flour. If you don't have tapioca flour you can use arrowroot flour or arrowroot starch. You can also use corn starch.
Coconut aminos- You can use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
Coconut sugar- If you don't have coconut sugar, you can use white sugar or brown sugar.
White vinegar- I prefer white vinegar over apple cider vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
Pineapple- Adding pineapple chunks to this recipe is optional. If you want to use pineapple then you can use fresh pineapple or canned pineapple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does sweet and sour chicken contain gluten?
Traditional sweet and sour chicken does contain gluten, but this recipe uses gluten free flour to bread the chicken making it gluten free.
Does soy sauce have gluten?
Most soy sauce does contain gluten, but there is a gluten free version. Some great gluten free substitutes for soy sauce are coconut aminos or tamari.
What to Serve With
Here are some of my favorite things to serve with this dish.
  • Asian style veggies
  • Cauliflower rice 
  • White rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Stir fry noodles
  • Zoodles (zucchini noodles)
Storing and Reheating
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
I reheat this in the microwave but you can add it to a pan over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until it's heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 911IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

*nutrition information is an approximate

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