Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken with Steamed Broccoli

Home , Arrowroot, Sesame oil, Sweet and sour

75% VEGGIES | 25% PROTEIN GF

(MAKES 2 SERVINGS, APPROX. 6 OZ. CHICKEN AND 2 CUPS BROCCOLI EACH)

TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN. PREP TIME: 5 MIN. COOKING TIME: 30 MIN.

FOR POPCORN CHICKEN: 1. Preheat air-fryer to 400° F (205 °C). 12 oz. / 340 g raw chicken breast, boneless, 2. To make popcorn chicken, pat chicken dry with paper towels. skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces 3. Add cornstarch and white pepper to a medium mixing bowl; stir to Paper towels combine. Add chicken; toss to coat. Place chicken in air-fryer; lightly 2 Tbsp. cornstarch (preferably GMO-free) coat with spray. (or arrowroot) 4. Air-fry, shaking basket occasionally, for 12 to 14 minutes, or until crispy. ½ tsp. ground white pepper 5. While chicken cooks, make sweet and sour sauce by heating a large Nonstick cooking spray nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; lightly coat with spray. 6. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add green FOR SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE: bell pepper and red bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 Nonstick cooking spray to 4 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add garlic; cook, stirring ½ medium yellow onion, occasionally, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Remove vegetables to a finely chopped plate. Return skillet to heat. 1 medium green bell pepper, 7. Add vinegar, ketchup, pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, soy finely chopped sauce, and sesame oil; whisk to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or 1 medium red bell pepper, until thickened. Return vegetables to skillet; stir to combine. Set aside. finely chopped 8. To make steamed broccoli, open the plastic bag; microwave on 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until bright green. ¼ cup / 60 ml apple cider vinegar 9. When chicken finishes cooking, toss chicken in sweet and sour sauce. Divide broccoli evenly between 2 serving plates. Top each ¼ cup / 60 ml all-natural ketchup with ½ of sweet and sour popcorn chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. no-sugar-added pineapple juice green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy! 2 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. brown sugar Tips: • Pair the popcorn chicken and sweet and sour sauce as a protein side (plus accessory) 2 tsp. reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce with any veggie side of your choice, like red cabbage or steamed spaghetti squash. • To make this a lunch, add a side of ½ cup (100 g) steamed brown rice or quinoa. 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil • Not all air-fryers are made the same: If yours is a combination toaster oven, your FOR STEAMED BROCCOLI: chicken will most likely take longer to cook (15 to 20 minutes). Monitor it closely until the chicken is golden-brown and crispy. You can also bake the chicken for 1 (12-oz.) bag / 340 g fresh broccoli florets 20 to 25 minutes in a 350° F (180 °C) oven. 1 medium green onion, sliced • If you don’t own a microwave, steam your broccoli on the stovetop for 5 to 6 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp. 1 tsp. sesame seeds

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