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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Delicious sweet and sour chicken that tastes even better than your favorite takeout Chinese restaurant because it was made at home with love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces can of pineapple tidbits in juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 14 ounces boneless chicken cut into small pieces
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • hot cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Add vegetable oil to a large skillet, and add chicken and brown over medium heat. Drain and set aside.
  • Drain pineapple, saving the juice. Add water to the juice to measure 1 cup; pour liquid into the skillet. Add another ⅓ cup of water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
  • Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, chicken, and peppers.
  • Simmer, uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve over rice and chow mein noodles.
Keyword Sweet and Sour Chicken