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Sweet and
Sour Chicken (Classroom-Friendly)
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
simple, kid-friendly sweet and sour chicken made
with pineapple chunks and a quick sauce thickened
right in the pan. This classroom version keeps the
steps easy and lets kids practice measuring,
stirring, and making a sauce without deep frying.
- Category:
Dinner
- No Fry
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:
15 minutes | Yield: 4
servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 chicken breasts,
cut into cubes
- 1 can pineapple
chunks (save the juice)
- 1 garlic clove,
minced
- 2-3 tablespoons soy
sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon
cornstarch
Optional Add-Ins
- Carrots, chopped
- Green peppers,
chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan,
cook cubed chicken in butter until browned and
cooked through.
- Add minced
garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (until
fragrant).
- Pour the
pineapple juice from the can into the pan.
- Stir in soy
sauce and ginger.
- Sprinkle in
cornstarch and stir well. Cook a few minutes
until the sauce thickens slightly. (If it
thickens too much, add a splash of water.)
- Add pineapple
chunks and heat through.
- Serve over
rice.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help drain the pineapple juice into a
measuring cup and pour it into the pan.
- Let kids whisk soy sauce, ginger, and
cornstarch together in a small cup to prevent
lumps.
- For a veggie boost, add chopped carrots and
green peppers while cooking the chicken.
Notes
Pork loin can be used instead
of chicken. For a less salty sauce, use low-sodium
soy sauce. Store leftovers covered in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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