Sweet-Sour Turkey

Name: Sweet-Sour Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 (No. 2) can pineapple chunks; 1/3 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey; 3/4 cup green pepper strips; 1/4 cup sliced onion

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

Sweet-sour turkey features tender diced turkey coated in a tangy pineapple sauce with vibrant green peppers and onions, perfect for a flavorful family meal or casual dinner.

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Ingredients

1 (No. 2) can pineapple chunks ⓘ
1/3 cup vinegar ⓘ
1/4 cup brown sugar ⓘ
2 tablespoons cornstarch ⓘ
1 tablespoon soy sauce ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
2 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey ⓘ
3/4 cup green pepper strips ⓘ
1/4 cup sliced onion ⓘ

Instructions

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup of juice.
Combine pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and salt in a saucepan.
Cook over low heat until thickened and clear, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; add diced cooked turkey to the sauce.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Place green pepper strips in boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes.
Drain green peppers well.
Add green peppers, sliced onion, and pineapple chunks to the turkey mixture; heat through.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

383 kcal 19% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV

Total Fat 7.4g 9% DV

Carbs 68.6g 25% DV

Fiber 1.5g 5% DV

Sugar 30.2g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11521.2mg 100% DV

Potassium 340.8mg 7% DV

Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.8mcg 1% DV

Vitamin C 22.3mg 25% DV

Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV

Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).