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  "datePublished": "2024-03-15T12:49:15.000Z",
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  "recipeIngredient": [
    "1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced",
    "1 cup cooked rice",
    "1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned",
    "1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)",
    "2 tablespoons ketchup",
    "2 tablespoons rice vinegar",
    "2 tablespoons brown sugar",
    "1 tablespoon soy sauce",
    "1 tablespoon cornstarch",
    "1/4 cup chicken broth",
    "1 tablespoon vegetable oil",
    "Salt and pepper to taste",
    "Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish"
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      "text": "In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth. Set aside."
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      "text": "Heat the vegetable oil in a microwave-safe skillet or bowl for 30 seconds."
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      "text": "Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and microwave for 2 minutes, or until slightly softened."
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      "text": "Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet with the bell peppers and microwave for an additional 2 minutes, or until heated through."
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      "text": "Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bell peppers in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly."
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      "text": "Microwave the chicken and sauce mixture for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully coated."
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      "text": "Stir in the pineapple chunks and microwave for an additional minute to heat through."
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      "text": "Serve the Microwave Sweet and Sour Chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired."
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    "sodiumContent": "660mg",
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