Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1in cubes
1 small red pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1in pieces
1 small green pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1in pieces
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 bunch scallion, cut into 1in pieces
1 (8 oz) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into chunks (optional)
white pepper
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp rice wine or 3 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp cornflour, mixed with
2 tbsp water

Directions:

Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the chicken, peppers, ginger and garlic. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, scallions and pineapple, if using, and fry for about 30 seconds.
Add all the sauce ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 6 minutes. Season with white pepper.
Serve with plain white rice or fried rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	408.31 Kcal (1710 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.46g	22%
Cholesterol	140.59mg	47%
Sodium	1338.85mg	56%
Potassium	942.13mg	20%
Total Carbs	19.1g	6%
Sugars	6.76g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	50.93g	102%
Vitamin C	43.1mg	72%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	33.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.71 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.6g	22%
Cholesterol	35.02mg	47%
Sodium	333.52mg	56%
Potassium	234.69mg	20%
Total Carbs	4.76g	6%
Sugars	1.68g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	7%
Protein	12.69g	102%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	72%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	8.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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