Ingredients for Sweet Sour Chicken
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Salt And Pepper
- Red Bell Peppers
- Green Bell Peppers
- Onions
- Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Brown Sugar
- Cider Vinegar
- Fat Free Chicken Broth
- Cornstarch
- Cold Water
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How to Make Sweet Sour Chicken
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1/4 cup chicken broth.
- Set aside.
- Season 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink and lightly browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Add 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 1/2 cup onion, chopped, to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add 1 cup of pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained) and heat for 1 minute.
- Pour in the reserved pineapple-juice mixture.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has reduced by about one-third (about 3-5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to coat evenly in the sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
199g
Fat
10g
Carbs
22g
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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Lunch Snacks Poultry American Oven Low Fat Broil Chicken Dietary Low Sodium Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Low Carb Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Taste Mood Savory Equipment Presentation Served Hot
