2019-09-30

Sweet and Sour Chicken

This recipe is a crowd pleaser, and a healthy meal that will feed many! Sweet and sour chicken is a great source of protein for the entire family.

INGREDIENTS FOR SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup carrots, sliced like coins
• 1 8-ounce can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 5 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 minced clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skilled over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until chicken is browned.
3. Add green pepper, carrots, onion and garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Combine broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, sherry and ginger; stir well.
4. Add broth mixture and pineapple to skillet, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
5. Serve over rice.
6. Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 out of 8 servings
Calories 307