Sweet 'N Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet 'N Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 small carrots, skin removed, sliced; 1 medium onion, cut into thick pieces; 1/2 of a red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick; 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick; 1/4 - 1/2 of a green bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick; 1 -2 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup brown sugar, pressed firm; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated; 2 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 small carrots, skin removed, sliced
1 medium onion, cut into thick pieces
1/2 of a red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
1/2 of a yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
1/4 - 1/2 of a green bell pepper, seeded and sliced thick
1 -2 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar, pressed firm
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
2 cups hot cooked rice

1
Drain pineapple; reserve juice.
2
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium high heat; brown chicken, turning once.
5
Reduce heat.
6
Add carrots, bell pepper, onion and garlic to skillet.
7
Cover; simmer 5 minutes.
8
Combine reserved juice, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, lemon peel and juice in small bowl until blended.
9
Stir into same skillet. Cover; simmer 10 minutes longer. Stir in pineapple; heat through. Serve with hot rice.

631

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'N 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 'N Sour Chicken

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