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 sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 large boneless chicken breasts, in strips; 1 large carrot, sliced; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips; 1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips; 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 large boneless chicken breasts, in strips
1 large carrot, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
cooked rice

1
In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, pepper and pineapple juice until smooth. (*If you drain juice from tidbits and add apple or orange juice to make 6 oz - this works just as well.) Stir in the ketchup, lemon juice and soy sauce. Set aside.
2
In a nonstick skillet or wok, cook chicken, carrot and onion in oil (or use veg. spray - works just as well) until chicken is browned.
3
Add the zucchini and red and green peppers. Stir until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4
Pour sauce that was set aside over chicken/vegetable mixture.
5
Add pineapple.
6
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
7
Serve over hot cooked rice.

240

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice, 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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