Kimmy'S Favorite Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Kimmy'S Favorite Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved; 1/3 cup tomato soup; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1/2 onion, cut into chunks; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken, cut into cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained with juice reserved
1/3 cup tomato soup
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, cut into chunks
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

1
Marinate chicken cubes in soy sauce in a bowl for 30 minutes.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet on medium-high heat.
3
Remove chicken from soy sauce and cook and stir in the heated skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
4
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5
Heat vinegar, sugar and 1/2 cup water together over medium heat in the same skillet until the sugar dissolves.
6
Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup water in a bowl and add to the vinegar mixture.
7
Stir mixture and lower heat to medium-low.
8
Pour pineapple juice and tomato soup into vinegar mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
10
Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes; until sauce is reddish-yellow and the vegetables are cooked.
11
Add the pineapple chunks and cooked chicken to the sauce and heat for 2 to 4 minutes.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken, cut into cubes, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Kimmy'S Favorite 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!

Kimmy'S Favorite Sweet And Sour Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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