Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; ⅓ cups Ketchup; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Sugar; ⅓ cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided; 1 whole Small Onion, Thinly Sliced; 3 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Large Carrots, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Pineapple, Chunks; 1 whole (8 Oz. Size) Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained; 5 cups Cooked Rice

Servings: persons

4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, Divided
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
⅓ cups Ketchup
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 cups Sugar
⅓ cups Water
3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided
1 whole Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
3 whole Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Large Carrots, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Pineapple, Chunks
1 whole (8 Oz. Size) Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained
5 cups Cooked Rice

1
Cut chicken into small cubes, about 1/2-3/4 inch.
2
In a mixing bowl, toss chicken with 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar; set aside.
3
In another bowl, combine remaining vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and water; whisk until smooth.
4
Heat 1 1/2 Tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
5
Add chicken, and cook until opaque/white.
6
Remove to a clean bowl, and wipe skillet out with paper towels.
7
Add remaining oil, saute onion and garlic until tender.
8
Add the carrots, and saute another minute or so.
9
Add chicken, sauce, pineapple and water chestnuts.
10
Cook it all together for about 4-5 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through, and sauce is thickened.
11
If it gets too thick, or begins to stick, add a little water.
12
Serve over cooked rice.
13
Enjoy!

1431

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, Divided, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, ⅓ cups Ketchup, 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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