Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Directions

Step 1

Wash prep area, your hands, and fresh vegetables.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 F. Cook brown rice according to directions on package. Chop your choice of vegetables and cook in a small amount of water until tender..

Step 3

To make the sauce combine sugar, chili sauce (or ketchup), vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl and set aside (make this a few hours ahead for best results if possible, as sauce gets better as it sits).

Step 4

Cut chicken into cubes. Sprinkle chicken with cornstarch and toss until each piece is completely coated.

Step 5

Beat eggs in a bowl.

Step 6

Dip each chicken piece in the egg, let excess drip off and then place on a plate.

Step 7

Heat oil until VERY hot in a deep skillet. (Oil must be super hot).

Step 8

Fry chicken pieces quickly so that just the outside becomes golden and crisp (about 30 seconds per side. The inside will not be done).

Step 9

Place chicken on paper towels to drain.

Step 10

Place chicken in a single layer on a baking dish.

Step 11

Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat.

Step 12

Bake for about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Step 13

Switch the oven to broil and broil until chicken is cooked through and sauce begins to get sticky. Watch carefully as it's easy to burn the chicken during the broiling stage. Be careful not to overcook to prevent drying out the chicken.

Step 14

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

Step 15

Serve with brown rice and your favorite steamed vegetables.

Check your State's WIC Food List to make sure the WIC Approved Ingredients above are correct.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw brown rice

4 cups steamed vegetable mix

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup ketchup or chili sauce

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons oil

2 pounds cubed breasts of chicken

1/2 cup corn starch

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup diced green onions

1 tablespoon optional sesame seeds