AIP Sweet & Sour Chicken (Paleo, Whole30, Nighshade-free, Low FODMAP)

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AIP Sweet & Sour Chicken (Paleo, Whole30, Nighshade-free, Low FODMAP)

AIP Sweet & Sour Chicken is an irresistible chicken dinner recipe with a super delicious! rich, satisfying sauce base, some well-chosen veggies, pineapple and moist chunks of chicken. Stove top or Instant Pot. Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-free, Low FODMAP and nightshade-free.

Course DInner

Cuisine Asian

Keyword aip, chicken, gluten-free, instant pot, low-FODMAP, nightshade-free, paleo, sweet and sour, whole30

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Servings servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Megan

Cost $15

Equipment

deep rimmed pan or Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 to 2.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless, each one cut into about 9 squares, 1" to 2" inch pieces
2 large heads baby bok choy chopped into 1" to 2 inch" pieces, or 1 small head
1 onion chopped into 1" to 2" inch pieces, omit for Low FODMAP
1 bunch green onions white part cut into 2 inch lengths, green part sliced thinly for garnish, omit white part for Low FODMAP
3/4 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
2 Tablespoons avocado oil For non-AIP (Paleo etc): okay to use sesame oil.
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or Potassium Lite Salt

AIP Sweet & Sour Sauce

1/3 cup pineapple juice drained from canned pineapple, if using
1/4 cup dates (about 2 large medjool) chopped small and soaked in 1/3 cup boiling water for 10 minutes, or overnight if meal prepping (save the soaking liquid)
2 Tablespoons coconut aminos
1-½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon tapioca flour Omit for GAPS.
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt or Potassium Lite Salt
1 to 2 cloves garlic according to preference, crushed or minced, omit for Low FODMAP

Instructions

Optional: Meal prep veggies, dates and even chicken. Chop each one the day before (or several days before), and store in fridge covered until you're ready to cook. This recipe comes together extra fast if you meal prep the ingredients.

Stove top instructions

In wok or large rimmed skillet, sauté chicken, onions and sea salt for about 8 minutes, until chicken is cooked on the outside.
While chicken and onions are cooking, make sauce: In small bowl, stir together all sauce ingredients well, including softened dates and soaking water.
Add sauce, bok choy, whites of green onions, if using, and pineapple to cooking pan.
Slow simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove lid one time during cooking to stir briefly and lower heat if it's bubbling too fast.
Garnish with optional green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve with cauli rice or Herb Roasted Cauliflower. Enjoy! Lots of delicious sauce with this recipe, so you may enjoy eating some of it with a spoon!

Instant Pot instructions

Make Sweet & Sour Sauce: Stir/whisk all the ingredients together, including the soaked dates and soaking water.
Select "Sauté" button on IP. Add oil, chicken and onions to insert pot. Once the IP is fully heated and the contents are sizzling, cook, stirring, 2 to 4 minutes, until chicken is mostly cooked on the outside. Press "Cancel" button.
Add bok choy, whites of green onions and pineapple. Add Sauce. Stir well: The insert will still be quite hot and sizzling at this time, so the sauce will and should begin to thicken slightly as you stir it in.
Put lid on pot. Seal. Use Manual button, and adjust time to 5 minutes. When timer sounds, press "Cancel" button. Do a QPR.
Garnish with optional green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve with cauli rice or Herb Roasted Cauliflower. Enjoy! Lots of delicious sauce with this recipe, so you may enjoy eating some of it with a spoon!

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