Dave's Sweet & Sour Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is my husband's recipe for Sweet & Sour Chicken. You can substitute in pork or omit all meat references and then can the sauce for storage. Makes approx 1 quart of sweet and sour sauce. Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar |
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, in juice (or crushed) |
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced |
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, including juice (optional) |
1/3 cup lemon juice concentrate |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 cup ketchup |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon ginger |
4 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breast |
3 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. Blend cornstarch and small amount of the juice from the pineapples.
2. Combine all other ingredients into a stock pot.
3. Bring sauce to a slow boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Add cornstarch mix to the sauce and mix until blended.
5. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to one hour, stirring often.
6. While sauce is simmering, cut chicken breast into desired size chunks.
7. Sauté chicken in butter until tender, then drain.
8. Once pineapples, peppers and cherries are tender, add sautéed chicken to the sauce.
9. Simmer for five minutes.
10. Serve over rice.
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