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sweet & sour chicken

(2 ratings)
milesde2000 avatar
Recipe by
Denise Miles
@milesde2000
Auburn, AL

This is a Family Favorite! This recipe was given to me by my mom, who is an excellent cook/baker! I learned a lot from her. Thank You Mom!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet & sour chicken

  • 3
    boneless,skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can
    20 oz tidbits
  • 1 sm
    yellow onion-cut in bite sized pieces
  • 1
    green bell pepper-cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 c
    carrots, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1
    red bell pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 c
    vinegar

How To Make sweet & sour chicken

  • 1
    In a nonstick Skillet,add cut up chicken breast to oil. cook on medium heat until no longer pink. drain chicken on paper towel.
  • 2
    Drain Pineapple,reserving juice. Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 C. Combined liquid,vinegar and sugar in skillet without oil.
  • 3
    Heat to boilng,stirring constantly. Sir in green peppers, carrots,and onion and heat again until boiling, Reduce heat and simmer covered 2 min. Blend 1/4 c. water with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and stir into skillet mixture.
  • 4
    Cook, sirring constantly until mixture thickens and boil. Boil and stir 1 min. Stir in pinapple,soy sauce. Add chicken and heat through.
  • 5
    Best if spooned over rice or crispy canned noodles! Enjoy!
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