Wednesday, March 17, 2010

TASTY SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Turn a package of precooked popcorn chicken into a prize winning sweet and sour dsh.
You can make this entree in less than 30 mins. Serve with your favorite rice.
Once you make this recipe you will want it time and time again. Enjoy!

1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen popcorn chicken
Stir fry the onion and green pepper in oil until crisp/tender. aprox. 4 mins. Drain the 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 soy sauce, vinegar and ketchup. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Slowly add this to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stir and cook for 2 -3 minutes until thickened. Now add the pineapple, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 4 mins, or until heated all through.
Meanwhile, microwave the popcorn chicken according to package directions. Stir the cooked chicken into the pineapple mixture. Serve right after you finished preparing this dish.

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