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 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 red onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1
Open canned pineapple and reserve 1/2 cup juice.
2
In a medium non-metallic bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt and 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved and set aside.
3
In resealable plastic bag, combine flour and remaining cornstarch.
4
Add chicken to flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat.
5
Transfer chicken to cutting board and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.
6
In large skillet over medium-high temperature, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil; swirl to coat the bottom of skillet.
7
Cook chicken on one side for 4 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
8
Turn chicken and pour in remaining oil, spreading as much as possible.
9
Cook another 4 minutes until golden and chicken is no longer pink in the center.
10
Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
11
To the same skillet, add carrots, onion and red bell pepper. Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
12
Make a well in center of vegetables.
13
Pour pineapple juice mixture into the well; cook 1 or 2 minutes stirring the juice mixture occasionally until thickened.
14
Add pineapple chunks; stir vegetables and pineapple chunks into the sauce.
15
Add chicken and cook 2 or 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
16
Serve and enjoy!

291

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, 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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