Sweet and Sour Chicken
Save a few bucks and skip the take-out. You can make delicious sweet and sour chicken right at home!
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 tsp cornstarch divided
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tbsp unsalted ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/8 tsp salt
Instructions
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Combine the egg whites with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the chicken to bowl and toss to coat.
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Combine the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch with ketchup and the next 4 ingredients (through soy sauce) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
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Heat a big nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl around to coat. Add bell pepper to pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add pineapple, ginger, and onions to pan and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a plate.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the chicken mixture, allowing any excess egg white mixture to drip back into the bowl. Stir-fry the mixture for 6 minutes or until the chicken is browned and done. Add the ketchup mixture and bell pepper mixture to pan. Bring the whole thing to a simmer and let it do its thing for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
