Sweet & Sour Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved; 1 cup uncooked rice; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth; ⅓ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; ¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional); chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken tenders
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 cup uncooked rice
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Combine chicken, pineapple, rice, carrots, bell pepper, onion and garlic in prepared dish.
4
Place broth, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger in small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Remove from heat and pour over chicken mixture.
6
Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers and rice is tender.
7
Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro, if desired.

700

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken tenders, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved, 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 carrots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Chicken and Rice 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 and Rice

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