Sweet and Sour Rice

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 teaspoon ketchup

2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetables

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 teaspoon oil (canola or vegetable)

1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce (make your own or use prepared sauce)

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in 100% juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the sauce, mix the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir in the water, soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup. Set aside.

2. Cook rice according to package directions.

3. Remove stir-fry vegetables from freezer to thaw.

4. Cut chicken into 3/4” pieces. Wash your hands thoroughly.

5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook until done. Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside.

6. Add sauce ingredients to the skillet if you are making your own. Cook over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, or add the prepared sweet and sour sauce.

7. Stir in the pineapple (undrained), vegetables, and chicken. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook about 5 minutes.

8. Serve chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the rice.