Sweet Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. cut-up cooked chicken; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 c. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 (13.5 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained; 1/2 c. cider vinegar; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares; 1/4 c. water; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 1 (16 oz.) can carrots, drained; 3 c. hot rice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. cut-up cooked chicken
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (13.5 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 (16 oz.) can carrots, drained
3 c. hot rice

1
Toss chicken and egg until all pieces are coated.
2
Sprinkle 1/4 cup cornstarch over chicken.
3
Toss until all pieces are coated.
4
In medium skillet, melt shortening and add chicken pieces.
5
Cook over medium heat until brown.
6
Remove chicken and set aside.
7
Add enough water to reserved pineapple syrup to measure 1 cup.
8
Stir liquid, vinegar and sugar into skillet.
9
Heat to boiling stirring constantly.
10
Stir in green pepper and heat to boiling.
11
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 minutes.
12
Blend water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
13
Stir into skillet, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.
14
Boil and stir 1 minute.
15
Add pineapple, soy sauce, carrots and chicken.
16
Heat through.
17
Serve over rice.

1168

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. cut-up cooked chicken, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/4 c. cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. shortening, and more.

Yes, Sweet 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 Sour Chicken

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