SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WITH RICE

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"When a restricted diet became a necessity for me, I didn't want to give up my sweet-and-sour chicken, so I revamped my old recipe," relates Eva Marie Collins of Bolivar, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup snow peas, thawed
1/2 medium sweet red or green pepper, cut into strips
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook the chicken, carrot and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the zucchini, peas and red pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, pepper and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the ketchup, lemon juice and soy sauce. Pour over chicken mixture. Add pineapple. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dawan Shah
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved the sweet and sour sauce, and they ate all of their chicken.


HM Media official
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I have been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Makyla Frost
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This recipe is a family favorite. My kids love the chicken, and I love the sauce. It is always a hit when I make it.


Irunode Innocent
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I love this recipe because it is so versatile. I can use different types of chicken, and I can adjust the sauce to my liking. I always have a great meal when I make this recipe.


francheska ruiz
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. The chicken is always a hit with my family, and the sauce is always a crowd-pleaser.


Kingsley Ezeh
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I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I can have dinner on the table in under an hour. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always delicious.


Michael Mensah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was delicious, and the sauce was perfect.


Vernon Wade
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken, and I received many compliments on the sauce.


Ramzan Rajput
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. My kids loved the sweet and sour sauce, and they ate all of their chicken.


Carmen Lawrence
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I have been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pasang Pasang
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This recipe is a family favorite. My kids love the chicken, and I love the sauce. It is always a hit when I make it.


BEN M (CHILLYBOII18)
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I love this recipe because it is so versatile. I can use different types of chicken, and I can adjust the sauce to my liking. I always have a great meal when I make this recipe.


Ahmad UMAR AHMAD
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked in no time, and the sauce was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ghazi Abbas
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


James Lane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. The chicken was delicious, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Qamar Al Abbas
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Total GamePlay HD
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I loved the combination of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jamsek Hosen
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under an hour. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Stanley Osakwe
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I've tried many sweet and sour chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


RAHIMA Lima
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This sweet and sour chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.