Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sweet & Sour Chicken

The thought just occurred to me that I should cook more Asian food.  The ingredients are minimal, the flavors are delicious, and its so easy! This is one of my favorites and who doesn't love a stir-fry? Here is a super simple recipe for the next time you are in the mood for Asian food. 


Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 cup chopped carrots
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
Salt and pepper to taste


Directions
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken cubes and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for a couple minutes. Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.




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