Sweet and Sour Chicken III

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Sweet and Sour Chicken III
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 18, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and stir until combined. Add the water and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple chunks, onion, bell pepper and cooked chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Interesting Facts

  • Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular Chinese dish.
  • This dish is a great source of protein and fiber.
  • The combination of the sweet and sour flavors makes this dish truly unique.