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: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes; salt; pepper; 2 red bell peppers, cut in 1 inch squares; 2 green bell peppers, cut in 1 inch squares; 2 medium onions, cut in 1 inch squares; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drain and save juice); 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 4 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in; 4 teaspoons cold water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
salt
pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut in 1 inch squares
2 green bell peppers, cut in 1 inch squares
2 medium onions, cut in 1 inch squares
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drain and save juice)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
4 teaspoons cold water

1
Combine the juices, sugar, vinegar and stock in a small bowl.
2
Season the chicken cubes. Saute in the vegetable oil until all pinkness is gone and the chicken is beginning to brown. Remove to a clean plate/bowl.
3
Add peppers and onion to saute pan. Heat for 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the pineapple. Heat 1 minute.
5
Add the juice mixture. Simmer until sauce has reduced by a third.
6
Add cornstarch slurry slowly, stirring well, until sauce has a nice consistency.
7
Add chicken back to pan, and simmer 5 minutes.

757

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes, salt, pepper, 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.

Sweet And Sour Chicken

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