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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Here's how you make Sweet and Sour Chicken
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 egg whites, large
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 3 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the egg whites and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the cut up chicken pieces and toss to coat.

  • Step 2: Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ketchup, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl; stir with a whisk.

  • Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to the pan. Swirl to coat. Add the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the pineapple, ginger, and onions to the pan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the bell pepper mixture to a plate.

  • Step 4: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil to the pan. Add the chicken, allowing and extra egg mixture to drip back into the bowl. Stir fry 6 minutes or until the chicken is browned and done. Add the ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to the pan. Bring to a simmer; simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Taste and sprinkle with salt if needed. Serve immediately.


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