How to Make Kid-Approved Sweet and Sour Chicken Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a family-friendly recipe that’ll have everyone asking for seconds, then you’ve come to the right place. This sweet and sour chicken sauce is a kid-approved favorite that is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors pairs perfectly with tender pieces of chicken, and it’s great for serving over rice or noodles for a filling and flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir reserved pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until blended, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Whisk water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; stir into pineapple juice mixture.
  • Stir pineapple and carrots into the sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 66g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 282mg