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Sweet and Sour Chicken over Rice
with pineapples and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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4 fl. oz. Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 4 oz. Pineapple Chunks
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1 oz. Wonton Strips
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⅘ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
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1 tsp. Umami Seasoning
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1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat10g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1050mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Cook the Chicken and Peppers
Pat chicken dry. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken, diced peppers, umami seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.While chicken and peppers cook, continue recipe. -
2 Make the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.
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3 Add the Sauce and Pineapples
Drain pineapples in a colander/strainer.
Add sauce, pineapples, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan with chicken and peppers. Stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with chicken and peppers, sesame seeds, and wonton strips. Bon appétit!
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