SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Khurmi Malik
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Michael James
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Harley Snowden
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy to make dish.


Aysah Akter
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Minhaj Qamar 2020
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mcpaul
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kadjatu Jalloh
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy to make dish.


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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Alessandra sigala
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so crispy and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ikeyiah Jenkins
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


T U everGreen
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy to make dish.


Hamed Jaefari Khaneghah
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This Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken is amazing! The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.