Bariatric Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
This Bariatric Sweet and Sour Chicken captures the classic takeout flavors — tangy, glossy, and satisfying — while staying high-protein and low-carb for bariatric-friendly eating. Quick to make, easy to portion, and family-approved, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort meal that supports your goals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup onion chopped
- ¼ cup sugar-free ketchup
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp sugar-free sweetener erythritol/allulose
- 2 tbsp no-sugar pineapple juice optional
- 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp xanthan gum or 1 tbsp arrowroot slurry
- Juice of ½ lime scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with ½ tbsp soy sauce, salt, pepper (10 min).
- Whisk sauce ingredients; simmer and thicken.
- Sear chicken in 1 tbsp oil until golden (6–8 min). Remove.
- Sauté peppers and onion 3–4 min. Return chicken.
- Pour sauce, toss until glossy and heated through (1–2 min).
- Garnish and serve over cauliflower rice.