Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT10M
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • PT20M
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • PT30M
  • Total Time: 30 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Serves: 4 people
  • Cuisine: African
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (from pin

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup honey , plus 2 teaspoons
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar, Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast , , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper , , cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper , , cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup white onion , , 3/4-inch dice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks , canned, reserve juice for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds , (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (from pineapple chunks).
  2. In a separate small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. Water can be substituted for pineapple juice if desired.
  3. In a small pot add sauce mixture, heat over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the cornstarch mixture.
  4. Whisk constantly until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Turn off heat and leave on stove top.
  5. To a large bowl add chicken, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup cornstarch, stir to coat the chicken.
  6. Heat a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  7. Once the oil is hot add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until light golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  8. Flip the chicken pieces to cook the other side, about 3 additional minutes or until no longer pink.
  9. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, red and green bell peppers, and onions to the pan.
  10. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add pineapple and saute for 1 minute.
  11. Add the sauce, stir to coat and cook another 2 minutes, or until sauce is warmed through.