Sweet and Sour Chicken

This recipe is so delicious!  Everyone I make it for always raves about how tasty it is! :) 

It is pretty easy to make and gives you a lot of flavor and fun!

Here's what you need to do...

Chop the carrots and green peppers into strips.  I use baby carrots and cut them into four pieces the long way. 

Then cube the chicken.  I personally like smaller pieces than bigger ones.  One inch cubes at the biggest, but I probably do about 3/4 of an inch pieces. Once cubed, cook the chicken in oil. 

When the chicken is about half way through being cooked, add the pressed/minced garlic and the bouillon.

  

When the chicken is almost done, add in the green peppers and carrots.  Cook until the veggies are a little tender and browned. 

Once all of these are cooked, add in the rest of the ingredients.  

Simmer for ten to fifteen minutes to let all the flavors mix together.  

Stir in the rice and turn the heat down to low.  Let the rice cook for five to ten minutes.

Fluff the dish up with a fork and serve. 

Delicious! :)

Sweet and Sour Chicken

1 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken - cubed 

2 tbsp oil 

2 cups baby carrots - sliced

1 whole green pepper - sliced

2 tbsp minced garlic

Chicken bouillon - to taste (I use about 1 1/2 tsp.)

20 ounce can of pineapple chunks in juice

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp vinegar

6 tbsp brown sugar

1 1/4 cups water 

2 1/4 cups minute rice

Cook the chicken in the oil in an electric skillet.  (I think this works best, but a pan on the stove would work also.)  Once about half cooked, add in the garlic and bouillon.  Cook until almost done and add in the green peppers and carrots.  Cook for about five more minutes, or until chicken is done and veggies are tender. 

Pour in the pineapple chunks with the juice, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar.  Let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors all mix together. 

Just before serving, add the rice.  Let cook for 5 to 10 minutes.  Fluff with a fork and serve.  

I also serve this meal with egg rolls. (just the frozen ones :) with sweet and sour sauce).

I trust you will enjoy this meal.  It is really easy and fast (except for chopping the veggies.)  

Until next time,

Cassandra :)