Sweet and Sour Chicken II

In this rendition, pineapple gets a boost from brown sugar, while vinegar and soy sauce team up for the tangy aspect. Green peppers, celery, and water chestnuts join chicken in this easy one-skillet dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• ½ cup vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1 ½ green bell peppers, diced
• 1 ½ pounds cooked chicken meat, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, blend reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix in flour, and stir until thickened.

Step 2

Stir bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts into the saucepan. Mix in chicken. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the pineapple chunks before serving.