Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 x 1/2-inch-thick pieces; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons chile paste; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided; 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced onion; 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced green bell pepper; 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced medium red bell pepper; 1/2 cup (1-inch) slices green onions; 1 cup (1/2-inch) diced fresh pineapple

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 x 1/2-inch-thick pieces
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chile paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced onion
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced green bell pepper
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced fresh pineapple

1
Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl. Add chicken; stir well to coat. Set aside.
2
Combine chicken broth, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, brown sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chile paste, and sesame oil.
3
Heat 1/2 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and green onions to pan; saute 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.
4
Heat remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in pan. Add chicken mixture to pan, and spread in an even layer; cook, without stirring, 1 minute. Saute an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
5
Return vegetable mixture to pan. Add soy sauce mixture and pineapple, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided, 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Sweet-And-Sour Chicken

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