Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
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3 tablespoons white vinegar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Hot cooked rice, optional
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Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
1 cup: 441 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 1143mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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