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sweet and sour chicken

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

You can pull this sweet and sour chicken together in about thirty minutes. It is a tasty dish all by itself, but you can serve it over rice or Chinese noodles.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet and sour chicken

  • SAUCE
  • 1/4 c
    fresh pineapple juice
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
  • 1 1/4 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 c
    cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable or canola oil, divided
  • 1 md
    onion, large dice
  • 1
    green bell pepper, seeded and large dice
  • 1
    red bell pepper, seeded and large dice
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 pinch
    red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • cooked rice or Chinese noodles, optional

How To Make sweet and sour chicken

  • 1
    Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and continue to cook until thickened, whisking frequently. Cover and remove from heat.
  • 2
    In a large ziptop bag, combine the chicken and cornstarch. Shake until coated.
  • 3
    Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, shaking any access cornstarch off the chicken. Cook until nicely browned on all sides and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed so the chicken does not over-brown or stick to the pan. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • 4
    Add remaining oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 5
    Reduce the heat to low; add the chicken back to the pan with the peppers and onions and cook for 1 minute. Pour the sauce into the skillet, and add the pineapple, crushed red pepper, and salt to taste. Gently stir to combine and heat until warmed. Serve over cooked rice or Chinese noodles, if you like.
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