Microwave sweet & sour chicken

Ingredients

• 9 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 3 tbsp malt vinegar
• 4 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
• 227g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained
• 100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
• handful salted, roasted cashew nuts, optional

Description

Method

• STEP 1

  In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling.

• STEP 2

  Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.