Sweet and Sour Chicken

Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
2-4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken strips and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add red and green peppers and cook for 1 minute. Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Stir in chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

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S Arlington, VA 10-28-2009
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe in 20 minutes and it was delicious! I highly recommend it.
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Adam Springfield, OH 08-16-2009
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Only Sweet & Sour Recipe I Need!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe a lot over the years. Other than adding a tiny bit of sliced onions or shallots, I don't deviate from... the recipe. There is a nice balance of sweet and sour. To finish the dish, I serve it over rice made with chicken stock instead of water. Be warned that if you're used to the battered chicken and radioactive red sauce you usually find in Chinese food restaurants, you're in for a change here. The chicken, if cooked properly, should be moist and browned. The sauce will take on the color of the brown sugar. My family and friends have always looked forward to the results of this recipe. It has a wonderful flavor that truly deserves five stars. Looking at the "review" below mine, I must ask that people not use this area to comment on the show, host, or a recipe you haven't made. While the Food Network doesn't have forums for opinions, this certainly isn't the area to post what you think about an untried recipe. The whole purpose of reviews is to inform others based on your own experience, not to say that something you haven't made looks delicious.Read more
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isabelle mesa, AZ 08-03-2009
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looks so good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i honestly havent tried it yet!! but i just wanna see if it taste as good as it looks!!!!
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Ashley State College, PA 07-29-2009
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Loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was fantastic. I omitted the oil and it was wonderful. Tasted great and was healthier than take out.
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Jennifer Windsor Heights, IA 07-25-2009
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why order take out?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yeah this does deserve it's 5 stars. Granted it's not breaded and fried and the sauce isn't as sticky as Chinese food S&S... chicken, BUT it's really tasty in its own right. I really haven't found much to add or take away from this because it works so well. Onions, I did add some onions. I'm sure you could easily do this with pork or shrimp as well. I put it over rice and it's a wonderful meal, chicken, veggies and fruit. Worth a try if you're a sweet and sour chicken fan. Read more
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Judy Easton, PA 07-11-2009
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Perfect!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After trying this recipe, I can see why it was given a 5 star rating. I made it and my family loved it. I wouldn't change a... thing - it has all the right ingredients and the right amounts. No more expensive store bought sweet and sour chicken for me! Judy in Easton, PARead more