sweet & sour chicken

Auburn, AL
Updated on Aug 29, 2011

This is a Family Favorite! This recipe was given to me by my mom, who is an excellent cook/baker! I learned a lot from her. Thank You Mom!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - boneless,skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can 20 oz tidbits
  • 1 small yellow onion-cut in bite sized pieces
  • 1 - green bell pepper-cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 - red bell pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup vinegar

How To Make sweet & sour chicken

  • Step 1
    In a nonstick Skillet,add cut up chicken breast to oil. cook on medium heat until no longer pink. drain chicken on paper towel.
  • Step 2
    Drain Pineapple,reserving juice. Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 C. Combined liquid,vinegar and sugar in skillet without oil.
  • Step 3
    Heat to boilng,stirring constantly. Sir in green peppers, carrots,and onion and heat again until boiling, Reduce heat and simmer covered 2 min. Blend 1/4 c. water with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and stir into skillet mixture.
  • Step 4
    Cook, sirring constantly until mixture thickens and boil. Boil and stir 1 min. Stir in pinapple,soy sauce. Add chicken and heat through.
  • Step 5
    Best if spooned over rice or crispy canned noodles! Enjoy!

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Pork
Culture: Asian
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #skillet
Keyword: #saucy
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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