Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sweet & Sour Chicken

I cut this recipe out of a magazine many years ago.  The first time I tried it my family declared it a winner. The bread is Udi's Multi Grain gluten free bread.  I found it in Kroger's bakery.  It has become my new favorite bread.

 Sweet & Sour Chicken (4-5 servings)
1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tbsp oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup red pepper strips
1 cup matchstick carrots (or strips)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 - 8 oz can tidbit size pineapple in juice
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Brown chicken in hot oil in large skillet or wok.  Add vegetables and garlic. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Mix cornstarch with soy sauce; add to pan with pineapple and juice, vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a full boil.
Serve over white rice.

Notes:
Double the soy sauce and cornstarch for more sauce.
Fresh pineapple works well but don't omit pineapple juice.
Fresh grated ginger works but start with small amount. Add more to taste.
Have all ingredients prepped before cooking begins.

Both my daughters love this recipe. Kara made it for her family the same day I posted this recipe. :D

Kim started craving this dish and made it the next day. :D


1 comment:

  1. Thank you for the post. I work with someone who is Amish, and they are lost as to what to cook. i told her that I can help. They don't have the internet so I am copying recipes for her. Lisa

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