Healthsmart Sweet & Sour Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken thighs  cut up in bite size pieces (or breast if preferable)

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp ground flax

1 small sweet red pepper, large dice

1 small yellow or orange sweet pepper, large dice

1 15 oz can diced pineapple (save juice)

1 onion, large dice

1 zucchini, large dice

1 Tbsp Peachy herbs

2 Tbsp soy sauce (or 4 tbsp coconut aminos if soy intolerant)

1 Tbsp oyster sauce

2 Tbsp cider vinegar

2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (brown sugar is ok too)

2 tbsp flour mixed in pineapple juice (flour is for thickening and is optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Sprinkle flax on chicken, covering all pieces, set aside

Heat oil in a large skillet, add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes

Add chicken, cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes

Add Peachy herbs,  sweet peppers, onions, cook for another 3 minutes

Add soy, oyster sauce, maple syrup, pineapple juice w flour

Add pineapples and zucchini, cook until heated through.

Did you know?

Onions contain anti-inflammatory properties, cancer protective, needed for heart health and blood sugar control, rich in pre-biotics, has anti-bacterial properties and supports the immune system.

Sweet Peppers high in Vitamins A and C for eye and heart health, reduces oxidative stress, maintains collagen production for you hair, skin and joint health.

Zucchini rich in anti-oxidants, protects blood vessels, helps lower BP thus lowers cardiovascular risk; anti-inflammatory with high nutrient content (Vit A,C, Folate, Potassium, Manganese) Supports skin, and eye health, protects against UV damage.