Simple Sweet & Sour Chicken

Name: Simple Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups instant brown rice; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces; 4 minced garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 6 cups mixed vegetables, in bite sized pieces (snow peas, broccoli, bell peppers); 1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Submitted by Sarah Sunshine

"This take-out favorite has been adapted to reduce the usual high load of sugar, calories and saturated fat. Recipe comes from the British Columbia newspaper The Province."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups instant brown rice
¹⁄₄ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
4 minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 cups mixed vegetables, in bite sized pieces (snow peas, broccoli, bell peppers)
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

directions

Prepare rice according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and apricot preserves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, add chicken and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink on the outside and just starting to brown in spots, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining oil, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds.
Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add vegetables, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in water chestnuts and chicken.
Whisk reserved sauce and add to the pan.
Simmer, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened and the chicken is heated through, about 1 minute.
Serve with hot rice.