SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN
This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! -Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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Stephenie Blackmon
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious.
Shahazad lovely marshal
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to Chinese food. The chicken is mild and the sauce is sweet and sour.
Ubaidkhan hassanzai
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful.
sherif_ ELsherif
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is delicious and the sauce is perfect.
Little Princess
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.
Masood Ahmad Hamidzada
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is also very versatile.
Carlos H
[email protected]The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
jonga hlungulu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.
P worldwide 786
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is delicious.
St3rkLover
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very good.
TIK TOK TIVE. 25
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bheki Melaphi
[email protected]This recipe was surprisingly easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The chicken turned out crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.