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Sweet and Sour Chicken

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00610 cal · 40g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • cornstarch½ cup
  • eggs1 count
  • pineapple chunks1 can
  • ketchup¼ cup
  • apple cider vinegar¼ cup
  • brown sugar⅓ cup
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • green bell pepper1 count
  • yellow onion1 count
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, dip in beaten egg, and toss in cornstarch.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Move to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add chunked pepper and onion to the skillet and cook 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice; simmer 2 minutes until thick.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken and pineapple, toss to coat, and serve over rice.

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