10 Minute Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
  • 1 cup water

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Instructions

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large, non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Add chicken.

  • Step 2
    Cook, occasionally stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned.

  • Step 3
    Add vegetables, pineapple chunks, their juice, and the sweet and sour sauce to the pan. Stir in water. Bring mixture to a boil.

  • Step 4
    Stir in rice and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Step 5
    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes until almost all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Easy Hearty Meal

This recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, and with its sweet and sour taste, it will fill all your cravings in one bite! It only requires four simple ingredients besides rice, water, and a bit of cooking oil. It really cannot get much easier than that.

If you still need to get all the ingredients in your kitchen, they are easy to find in your local market. You’ll need frozen stir-fried vegetables; one can of pineapple chunks with juice, sweet and sour sauce, and boneless, skinless chicken breast.

Cook up this classic sweet-and-sour chicken dinner tonight for the perfect weekday meal. If you are looking for meat-free meal options, check out our recipe section, as we have several options for you to choose from.

The Correct Rice Choice

Exciting news – you have so many options when it comes to the perfect rice for this recipe! Our Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White has a speedy cooking time, and its light and airy grains pair beautifully with the dish’s succulent sauce.

 

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