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Sweet and Sour Chicken II

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"A one pan dish of chicken, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and pineapple with a soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar sauce. Serve this tasty, Asian-inspired dish over hot rice!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 130 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken meat, cut into strips

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, blend reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix in flour, and stir until thickened.
  2. Stir bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts into the saucepan. Mix in chicken. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the pineapple chunks before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by WESTYJAYNE
This was a great for a quick put together meal. I didn't have celery or the pineapple but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by KATERS0404
This was amazing! I used corn starch (2 TSP) in place of Flour to lower the WW pps and it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
To give this dish that orangey color, I added four tablespoons of catsup. I cut back on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by SUSANJOANNE
This recipe is really good, here's a little hint. Instead of the flour for the thickening,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by FAYTHDOM
Can't wait to make it again. Didn't use all the green peppers, celery, water chestnuts, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by JOYCE
use ciger vinegar - very good flavour. Will definitely use this recipe again and again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by VMP91482
I love this recipe!! The sauce is very tangy, but really good. I think it would be too tangy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MARCI.C
Oh my gosh, this is to die for! I just made it, & I can't wait for supper to eat it! I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by MADCOW68
Delicious and easy to make. I left out the celery and used one green and one red pepper. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by JES_ROO
This sauce is excellent, and very simple. It's very rich, however, so serve it with lots of rice! MORE

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