Kumquat Chicken (Sweet & Sour Chicken)
Tangy, sweet & savory chicken that’s easy to throw together on a weeknight! Feels like take out but it’s actually quite healthy. Serve it with brown rice and steamed broccoli for a well-rounded, nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main
- Cuisine: asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 3/4 cup sliced fresh kumquats, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
- 3/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, or more if you want it spicier
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos, sub soy sauce
Serve with:
- White or brown rice
- Steamed broccoli
- Garnish with sesame seeds
Instructions
- The night before you plan to cook the chicken, sprinkle the meat all over with salt.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil then add chicken breast. Cook until an internal temperature of 165F is reached. Remove from the skillet and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Keep the skillet over medium heat, add remaining 1 tbsp oil and the onion. Cook for about 3 minutes then add the kumquats. Cook until onions are translucent about 5 more minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, spices and cook for about a minute, then add the brown sugar and coconut aminos.
- Cook until bubbling and thickened. Add the chicken back in and cook just until heated through.
- Serve with fresh rice and steamed broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Prep time: I did not include salting the chicken in prep time.
Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/kumquat-chicken/