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Sweet and Sour Chicken


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  • Author: Afoodieaffair
  • Total Time: 80 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This sweet and sour chicken is better than any Asian take out. And super easy to make.


Ingredients

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2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. cornstarch
11/2 tsp salt
little pepper
1/3 c. canola oil
115 oz can pineapple chunks
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c. white vinegar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 green pepper, sliced
810 red Maraschino cherries


Instructions

Cut boneless chicken into large chunks. Heat 1/3 c. oil in large frying on medium high heat. In a separate bowl, add 1/2 c. cornstarch, 1-1/2 tsp salt and a little pepper; coat chicken with mixture. Fry chicken until golden brown.

Drain juice from can of pineapple in a saucepan. To pineapple juice, add 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 c. white vinegar. Bring to a boil. Add in 3/4 c. white sugar, 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp ground ginger.

Place browned chicken in a oven safe casserole, pour liquid over chicken, add peppers and pineapple and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Add cherries to mixture before serving if desired.

Notes

You can make this recipe with or without cherries.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 70 min