Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the sweet, tangy, and savory notes in a delightful dance. This classic dish, a staple of Chinese cuisine, promises an explosion of taste that will leave your palate craving more. Prepared using the slow-cooking magic of a crock pot, this recipe elevates convenience without compromising on flavor. Succulent chicken pieces, coated in a delectable batter, are nestled in a vibrant sauce made from pineapple, peppers, and a medley of tangy and sweet ingredients. The result is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, sure to delight both the eyes and the taste buds. Alongside this main course, the article also offers a complementary selection of recipes that enhance the Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken experience. A fluffy and aromatic steamed rice recipe provides the perfect base to soak up the delectable sauce, while a simple yet refreshing cucumber salad adds a crisp and涼爽的口感。
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
This Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is a tangy mixture of chicken breasts, sweet pineapple, zesty red and green bell peppers, tangy onions, and a sour, flavorful sauce for a dinner dish that will satisfy your takeout cravings without breaking the bank.
Provided by Ryan Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1" chunks and add to a 1 gallon freezer bag. Add cornstarch and close bag. Shake until completely coated.
- Add chicken, green pepper, red pepper, and onion to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl add juice from pineapple chunks, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir together and pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on high for 1½ hours (or low for 3½ to 4½ hours). Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add in the pineapple chunks and recover, and finish cooking.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 531 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 35 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS
This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a small bowl. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on all sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 cup to 1 cup of juice.
- Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add browned chicken pieces and stir to coat chicken with the sauce. Cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
- Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Stir cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker heat to High and add pineapple chunks and chopped red bell pepper.
- Cook on High until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
SLOW COOKER CANTONESE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Many of the ingredients needed for this recipe likely already reside in your pantry such as brown sugar,ginger,cider vinegar,and soy sauce. From Eat at Home.
Provided by LINDA BAILEY
Categories Rice Sides
Time 9h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Put the chicken,onion and peppers in the crockpot. I added my chicken frozen. Drain the can of pineapple. Set the pineapple chunks aside for later. Mix the juice with the rest of the ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for about 4-5 hours. A bit before serving add the pineapple chunks. Serve over rice.
CROCK-POT CANTONESE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Make and share this Crock-Pot Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DebS 2
Categories Chicken
Time 7h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken, peppers strips and onion in the crockpot.
- In a bowl mix the brown sugar and cornstarch. Add 1 cup of the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, water, soy sauce and salt, blend until smooth. Pour over chicken and veggies.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours. One hour before serving, add the pineapple chunks, stir into the meat and sauce.
- Serve over Chow Mein noodles or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 694.3, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 34, Protein 49
SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN
I use my slow-cooker to fix this stir-fry like supper. Adding the onions, pineapple and snow peas later in the process keeps them from becoming over-cooked. -Dorothy Hess, Hartwell, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h35m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrots, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until chicken juices run clear., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sweet-and-sour sauce, water and ginger until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Add onions and reserved pineapple; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Add peas; cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Delight family members by serving them sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables with addition of pineapple chunks - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
- During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg
Tips
- Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Chicken thighs can also be used, but they will take a bit longer to cook.
- If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- To make the sauce thicker, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
- Leftover sweet and sour chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion
Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you have some cooked chicken on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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