STIR FRY SWEET & SOUR PORK OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP

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This is one of my all time favorites, in any of it's incarnations. It's from the little booklet that came with my first wok. I found it in a box of stuff I hadn't been into in years. It got me started on a stir fry binge. It's been fun to relive some of the fun I've had learning to stir fry. Like most stir fries this one's quick, easy, and delicious. Yield, prep, and cooking times are a guess.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons clover honey (any lightly flavored honey will do)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces, all the white, some green
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or count shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 green bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1 cup baby carrots, cut in quarters lengthwise
1 yellow onion, very coarsely chopped
1 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned, drained, cut into eighths (OMIT TOMATO WITH THE SHRIMP)
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (make the cook a nice rum drink with the juice)
1/4 cup chicken stock (pork recipe only)

Steps:

  • Combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
  • Heat the wok over high heat.
  • Add oil swirl to coat.
  • Add garlic and green onions, Stir fry 1/2 minute.
  • Add pork or chicken, stir fry 3 minutes or 'til is opaque.
  • If doing shrimp, stir fry 2 minutes, 'til pink.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Keep warm.
  • Quickly wipe the wok, Reheat.
  • Add oil, swirl to coat.
  • Add peppers and carrots, stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add onion and tomato, (omit tomato with shrimp) stir fry 1 minute.
  • Push the vegetables up the sides of the wok.
  • Stir the sauce, pour into the center of the wok.
  • Stir 'til bubbly.
  • Return the meat to the wok.
  • Add pineapple, combine with vegetables.
  • For shrimp or chicken, heat and serve.
  • For pork, add chicken stock, cover, cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes 'til pork is opaque throughout.
  • Serve with jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 26

Alain
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This dish is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors.


Malik Arham
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! It was absolutely delicious and my friends and family couldn't get enough of it.


Ag Dateless
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Nicolette Mellet
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This was an easy and delicious meal. I made it for my family and they all enjoyed it.


Tabi Mental
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Great recipe! I used shrimp instead of chicken and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Dipendra Karna
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce next time.


Jimmy Tough
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely make this again.


Haley Rose
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the chicken is always tender.


Itz Rajput
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This dish was a hit at our party! Everyone raved about the sauce and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Definitely a keeper.


Fernanda Clay
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Amazing recipe! I just made it for dinner and my family loved it. It was so easy to follow and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.