Kimmy's Favorite Sweet and Sour Chicken

Kimmy's Favorite Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    61

Embark on a culinary adventure with this vibrant Sweet and Sour Chicken! Ditch the deep fryer and savor the light, yet intensely flavorful stir-fried chicken, enrobed in a luscious sauce with crisp vegetables and juicy pineapple, all served over fluffy rice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    60 g
  • Cholesterol
    66 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1109 mg
  • Sugar
    49 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a bowl, marinate the chicken cubes in soy sauce for 30 minutes to infuse them with flavor. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade) and stir-fry in the hot skillet until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Ensure the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside. (1 minute)

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Recipe View In the same skillet, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water to create a smooth slurry. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the vinegar mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to medium-low. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the reserved pineapple juice and tomato soup to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the sliced carrots, onion chunks, and bell pepper. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce has deepened in color to a reddish-yellow hue. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the pineapple chunks and cooked chicken to the sauce. Heat through for 2-4 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the sauce. (4 minutes)

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce during step 8.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together an additional tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the sauce during the last few minutes of simmering.
Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.

Gabe Senger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Eric Schroeder

    I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. The instructions were clear, and the dish turned out amazing!

  • Bethel Vonrueden

    My family devoured this! The kids especially loved the pineapple chunks. Will definitely be making this again.

  • Reyna Lesch

    This recipe is fantastic! The stir-fried chicken is so much healthier than the deep-fried version, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.

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