Cheater Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Cheater Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box frozen breaded chicken nuggets (about 20 per package); 1 green pepper (chopped); 1 onion (cut into wedges); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/2 cup pancake syrup (yes, use pancake syrup, no substitutions); 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, reserve juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 box frozen breaded chicken nuggets (about 20 per package)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 onion (cut into wedges)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup pancake syrup (yes, use pancake syrup, no substitutions)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, reserve juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups hot cooked rice

1
Cook chicken nuggets for only half of required baking time and set aside.
2
Saute onion and green pepper in vegetable oil until crips tender.
3
Add pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
4
Heat on low.
5
Add cornstarch to reserved pineapple juice and stir until dissolved.
6
Add chicken broth, pancake syrup, vinegar, garlic powder, and soy sauce to vegetable mixture.
7
Bring to a boil and add cornstarch mixture.
8
Continue to boil until mixture begins to thicken@ 2-3 minutes.
9
Reduce heat.
10
Add chicken and stir to coat them in sauce.
11
Cook until heated through@ 5-10 minutes.
12
Serve over rice.

541

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box frozen breaded chicken nuggets (about 20 per package), 1 green pepper (chopped), 1 onion (cut into wedges), 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cheater Sweet And Sour Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheater Sweet And Sour Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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