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: 2 large egg whites; 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 tablespoons unsalted ketchup; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 large egg whites
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted ketchup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Combine egg whites and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat.
2
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, and next 4 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pineapple, ginger, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a plate.
4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add chicken mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into bowl. Stir-fry 6 minutes or until chicken is browned and done. Add ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to pan. Bring to a simmer; simmer 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.

485

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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: 2 large egg whites, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, 6 tablespoons unsalted ketchup, 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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