Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch strips; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 c. chicken broth; 1 (14 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/3 c. vinegar; 1 red bell pepper; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts; Boiled rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 c. vinegar
1 red bell pepper
1 medium yellow onion
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts
Boiled rice

1
Add chicken to 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
2
Mix and let stand for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Brown chicken in oil, reserving marinade (soy sauce and lemon juice).
3
Add reserved marinade and 3/4 cup broth.
4
Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Combine 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, cornstarch, vinegar, remaining broth and remaining soy sauce.
5
Add to chicken.
6
Cook until sauce thickens and clears, stirring constantly.
7
Cut bell pepper into thin strips and onion into eighths.
8
Add to chicken and cook until tender crisp.
9
Add pineapple and water chestnuts. Cook until warm.
10
Serve over rice.

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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 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch strips, 1/4 c. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 c. chicken broth, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Sweet And Sour Chicken

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