Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
prep 10 mins cook 15 mins ready in 25 mins
Difficulty Level: easy
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided 3 celery ribs sliced
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple with syrup
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
Roll and coat chicken cubes in flour mixture.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until not longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir celery, green peppers, and onion in heated oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet.
Whisk ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour into the skillet; bring to a boil.
Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
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