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Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken

25 reviews
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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Amy Beth Corlew-Sherlock

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2023

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

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Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken

25 reviews
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Hot cooked rice, optional
  • Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds
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Directions

  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.
  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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