Sweet and Sour Chicken with Vegetables
- SERVES
- 6
- SERVING SIZE
- 4 ounces chicken strips and 3/4 cup veggies
- COOK TIME
- 12 Min
Looking for a veggie-packed all-in-one chicken dish? This is it! This skillet meal takes no time to whip together. And, with its great color and nutrition plus authentic Asian flavor, it's sure to be a hit.
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and liquid reserved
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed
What to Do
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until no pink remains.
- Add pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, broccoli, and red pepper. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the reserved pineapple liquid, the soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, and sugar; mix well. Stir into skillet or wok and cook 3 minutes. Add snow peas and cook 1 minute, or until sauce has thickened. Serve immediately.
Notes
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