STIR-FRIED SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN

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Don't call for delivery! This satisfying lightened-up version of the Chinese takeout classic is easy to make at home for a family-friendly dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 small serrano chile, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/4 pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
Cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook 1 minute. Stir in ginger, garlic, and chile and cook until chicken is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in jam and pineapple, then add scallions. Cook until chicken is cooked through and scallions are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with vinegar and salt. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

Annette Williams
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really thick and gloopy. The chicken was also a bit dry.


Hamidul Shamim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Neema George
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce.


Hatib ynh
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet.


Alhassan Inusah
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Asanda Athandwa
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Emadudin Keremu
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This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the addition of pineapple and green peppers.


komu muigai
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour sauce, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was so flavorful and addictive, I couldn't stop eating it. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


mash marshall
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


JUAN C BAEZ RIVERON
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This sweet and sour chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and sourness. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making