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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

6/19/2014

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Ingredients:

 ·         4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
·         5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
·         1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
·         1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
·         1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
·         1/8 teaspoon white pepper
·         2 garlic cloves, minced
·         500g skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 x 2cm pieces
·         1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken stock
·         1 tablespoon brown sugar
·         3 tablespoons tomato sauce
·         2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
·         2 teaspoons chilli paste (from Woolies)
·         1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
·         1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
·         1 cup diced onion
·         1 cup diced green bell pepper
·         1 cup  diced medium red bell pepper 
·         1/2 cup  slices green onions 
·         1 cup  diced fresh pineapple

Preparation 
1.     Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl. Add chicken; stir well to coat. Set aside.

2.     Combine chicken stock, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, brown sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chilli paste, and sesame oil.

3.      Heat 1/2 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and green onions to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.

4.      Heat remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in pan. Add chicken mixture to pan, and spread in an even layer; cook, without stirring, 1 minute. Sauté an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is done.

5.     Return vegetable mixture to pan. Add soy sauce mixture and pineapple, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

6.     Serve with grilled veggies and egg noodles.

Nutritional Information
 Amount per serving
·         Calories: 132
·         Calories from fat: 0.0%
·         Fat: 3.8g
·         Saturated fat: 0.6
·         Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g
·         Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
·         Protein: 12.7g
·         Carbohydrate: 12.2g
·         Fiber: 1.4g
·         Cholesterol: 31mg
·         Iron: 0.9mg
·         Sodium: 304mg
·         Calcium: 26mg
Sweet and Sour chicken Recipe
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