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Microwave Sweet & Sour Chicken

Swap out the takeout for our effortless sweet & sour chicken. This delicious Chinese-inspired rice meal can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes, bursting with vibrant and tangy flavours.

Nutritional Info

305 Calories

2g Fat

38g Carbs

36g Protein

Ingredients

  • 9 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 3 tbsp malt vinegar
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 227g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained
  • 100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
  • handful salted roasted cashew nuts, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. 

  2. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling

  3. Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked.
  4. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.


*Disclaimer: Microwave cooking times may vary.

**Recipe originally published on https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-sweet-sour-chicken