Super Easy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
By: Jo Ann
Published: Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 4:46pm

Ingredients




Ingredients:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 piece (1- inch) of ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon prepared chili sauce
6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1- inch cubes
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 - green and 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inc
4 ounces canned pineapple pieces, drained
3 tablespoons prepare Plum Sauce (see recipe below
Jasmine rice, cooked according to package directions
Ingredients for Plum Sauce:
1 can (12- ounce) prune plums, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 slice ginger
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup canned juice from the drained plums
1/2 cup water

Preparation

1 Directions for Plum Sauce: 2 For best results, prepare the plum sauce several hours ahead of time to give the flavors a chance to blend. 3 Remove the plum pits. In a medium saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours, or until the plums are soft. 4 Remove the ginger and garlic. Process the sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cool and chill in the refrigerator. Use within a few days. 5 Directions for Chicken: 6 In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce. Add the chicken pieces, stirring to coat. Set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes. 7 Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. 8 Add the chicken mixture and continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. 9 Add the bell peppers, the pineapple, and plum sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. 10 Serve over lots of fluffy Jasmine rice.