SWEET N' SOUR CHICKEN
Sweet and sour chicken is one of my favorite childhood meals. My Dad, who is a retired Firefighter, would make this often in our house, growing up. It is pretty quick to make and delicious. One of my favorites, to this day. I have modified my Dad's recipe a little to suite the taste buds of Hubby and I, but it is packed with flavors and a bit that makes us come back for more!
Don't forget your bed of rice, underneath. It brings this dish to life!
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 red bell pepper. cubed
- 1 green bell pepper, cubed
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cubed
- 1 orange bell pepper, cubed
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups salsa (we use pace or chi-chi brand)
- 1 small white onion, cubed and separated
- 1 can pineapple rings in Heavy Syrup (we use the syrup only, but you can add in pineapples)
- pinch of red pepper flakes
Can add in:
- 1 carrot, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, cut up your veggies. Use a medium saute pan with 1 tbsp olive oil on medium heat and add veggies to hot oil. Saute for 5 -10 minutes. When to liking, remove from heat and set aside.
- Cut up chicken breast into cubes. Use the same medium saute pan with remaining olive oil on medium heat and add chicken to hot oil. Saute until chicken is cook through. Remove from heat and drain.
- Add veggies to large pan with high sides. Cook on medium heat, adding in salsa, heavy pineapple syrup and rested chicken chunks. Heat to boil. Once boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook rice.
- Plate rice and top with Sweet N' Sour Chicken and ENJOY!
