Stir Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt
• 1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small serrano chile, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 1/4 pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
• Cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook 1 minute. Stir in ginger, garlic, and chile and cook until chicken is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Stir in jam and pineapple, then add scallions. Cook until chicken is cooked through and scallions are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with vinegar and salt. Serve with rice.