Indulge in the delectable flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken, a timeless classic that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. This dish, a beloved staple of Chinese-American cuisine, is not only a culinary delight but also a versatile dish that caters to diverse preferences. Whether you crave crispy fried chicken enveloped in a luscious sauce or prefer the tender, fall-off-the-bone texture of slow-cooked chicken, this article presents a collection of Sweet and Sour Chicken recipes that will satisfy every palate. From the convenience of a crock pot to the simplicity of a skillet, these recipes offer a range of cooking methods to suit your needs and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN
I love this recipe because of the ease of one pot cooking. I use my 5 quart Rival Slow Cooker for this recipe.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 8h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle the quick cooking tapioca over the vegetables.
- Place chicken on top.
- Combine all other ingredients except cooked rice into a small mixing bowl; blend well. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Before serving, make rice. Serve Sweet and Sour Chicken over cooked rice.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
CARA'S SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN
My friend Cara shared this family recipe with me - it's been a favorite on their table for years, and often requested. :) Prep time includes chilling.
Provided by Julesong
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the chicken of fat and gristle, then cut the breasts or thighs into thirds.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken pieces with garlic salt; place into container and let stand in the fridge for an hour.
- Preheat your crock pot on low.
- Take the chicken from the fridge; put cornstarch and beaten eggs in separate shallow pans or dishes.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the corn starch, then the egg.
- In a large skillet over medium temperature, heat the oil; slowly cook the dredged chicken pieces, frying to a golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place in the crock pot.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar (or sugar substitute*), vinegar, chicken stock, salt, catsup, and soy sauce; simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and ingredients have incorporated well.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, then serve with rice and enjoy!
- *Note:if you use granular Splenda or Splenda Sugar Blend, you might want to use a bit less than 1/4 cup, then prepare the sauce to taste to make sure that it comes to the sweetness you prefer.
- Julie notes: I'd make some slight additions to the sauce, such as about a 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and some chopped scallions; also, if you use chicken broth instead of stock, use unsalted broth then season with salt and/or soy sauce to taste.
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
CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Make and share this Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Claire312
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 10h10m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put vegetables in crock pot.
- Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables.
- Place chicken on top of vegetables.
- For sauce, in a small bowl combine undrained pineapple, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, bouillon granules and ginger.
- Pour sauce over vegetables and chicken.
- Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.8, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 566.5, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 34.2, Protein 44.2
SWEET AND SOUR CROCK POT CHICKEN
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Crock Pot Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer first 5 ingredients in crock pot in order given.
- Combine sugar and cornstarch together; stir in reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients.
- Pour over layered ingredients in crock pot.
- Cook on LOW in crock pot for 8 hours.
- Stir gently to combine ingredients.
- If sauce is too thin, heat on high until thickened.
- Serve over rice, if desired.
CROCK POT SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
I adopted this recipe from Zaar in Feb/05. There are a lot of yummy vegetables to make this a complete meal, just add rice or noodles.
Provided by Winnipeg Mel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 12h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- CROCK POT: Put vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle tapioca over vegetables. Place chicken next. Combine all other ingredients and Pour over chicken. Cover crock pot and turn to low and cook for 8-10 hours.
- OVEN: Put vegetables in bottom of a greased pan.
- Sprinkle vegetables with tapioca.
- Add chicken to pan.
- Combine all other ingredients. Pour over chicken.
- Cover pan tightly with foil.
- Bake in 300 deg. oven for 2 hours.
- The above are basic and easy to do.
- You can add the cherries or mandarin oranges for flavor and attractiveness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1127.1, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 41.7, Protein 33.3
Tips:
- For a crispier chicken, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- If you don't have ketchup, you can substitute it with an equal amount of tomato sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as bell peppers, onions, or carrots.
- Serve the sweet and sour chicken over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it cooks up in the slow cooker all day long. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, sour, and flavorful. Serve it over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
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