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Dessert for 6

Sweet Fire Chicken

$7.13for 435 minServes 6

Crisp chicken pieces simmer with peppers, pineapple, garlic, ginger, and a sweet chili sauce.

Sweet Fire Chicken

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical0.4 lb$0.93Typical price
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.19Typical price
Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Pineapple and mango, 0.5$3.49 each typical0.5$1.80Typical price
Fresh peas and snap peas, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.44Typical price
Total for the servings shown$10.69

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 35 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ChineseDairy-freeBudgetDesserts

Typical price

$1.78 per serving$7.13 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp each ground ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup asian sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp asian chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable/olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 small white onion
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple
  • 4 oz snow peas (optional)

Steps

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl.
  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch, and ground ginger in another bowl, then coat the chicken in egg and flour mixture.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
  4. Stir sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce together in a small bowl.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet, then cook the bell pepper, onion, ginger, and garlic for 4 minutes.
  6. Add the pineapple, snow peas, chicken, and sauce, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

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