Quick Sweet Sour Popcorn Chicken Recipes

SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain 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 vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

QUICK SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook chicken nuggets according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook stir-fry mix, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Stir in chicken nuggets., Microwave rice according to package directions. Serve with stir-fry mixture; sprinkle with cashews.

SWEET AND SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain 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 the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
• In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
• Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package directions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately over rice.

SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Stir-fry pepper and onion for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/3 cups. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
• In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture and mix until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
• Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package instructions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.

PAN-FRIED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" chunks. Add to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high. Add half of chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Transfer cooked chicken to a plate or bowl. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet and cook remaining chicken, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Add sauce to skillet along with pineapple chunks and first batch of chicken. Toss well to coat in sauce and continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, 1-2 minutes more.
• Divide chicken mixture among plates and top with scallion. Serve with rice alongside.

QUICK SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place chicken on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes (or until chicken is warmed) shaking chicken turning once. (or shaking tray with mitt on)
• Put chicken, and sweet & sour sauce, in small sauce pan. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Cook rice in saucepan, according to directions.
• When all is cooked, place rice in pie dish. Place chicken & sauce on top.

SWEET-ND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet or wok,stir-fry pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.Drain pineapple,reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup;set pineapple aside.Add enough water to juice to measure 1-1/3 cups;stir in vinegar,soy sauce and ketchup.
• 2. In a bowl,combine brown sugar and cornstarch.Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth.Gradually add to the skillet.Bring to a boil;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.Add pineapple.Reduce heat;simmer,uncovered,for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile,microwave chicken according to package directions.Stir into pineapple mixture.Serve immediately.