Sweet and Sour Chicken
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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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:
- 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).
- In a separate small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. Water can be substituted for pineapple juice if desired.
- In a small pot add sauce mixture, heat over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the cornstarch mixture.
- Whisk constantly until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Turn off heat and leave on stove top.
- To a large bowl add chicken, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup cornstarch, stir to coat the chicken.
- Heat a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Once the oil is hot add the chicken in a single layer. Cook until light golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken pieces to cook the other side, about 3 additional minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic, red and green bell peppers, and onions to the pan.
- Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add pineapple and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce, stir to coat and cook another 2 minutes, or until sauce is warmed through.