Best 5 Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken From Minute Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Sweet and Sour Chicken, a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent chicken coated in a crispy batter, enveloped in a vibrant sauce that boasts a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes. Accompanied by fluffy Minute® Rice, this meal promises a satisfying and fulfilling experience. Also included in this article is a vegetarian-friendly Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure an explosion of flavors in every bite. Get ready to elevate your mealtime routine with this irresistible Sweet and Sour Chicken and Tofu extravaganza!

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EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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This a really easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy! Serve over rice.

Provided by wmbloomer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup crushed pineapple with syrup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Roll and coat chicken cubes in flour mixture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until not longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir celery, green peppers, and onion in heated oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Whisk ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour into the skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 870.1 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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This sweet and sour chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes way better than takeout. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     30-Minute Meals

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and pepper, to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
2 green onions, sliced into thin rounds, optional for garnishing
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional for garnishing

Steps:

  • To a medium saucepan, add all ingredients except water and cornstarch, whisk to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • To a small bowl, add the water, cornstarch, and stir to combine.
  • Add the water and cornstarch mixture to saucepan, reduce heat to low, and allow sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes while you make the chicken; whisk intermittently.
  • To a large ziptop bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste, seal, and shake to coat chicken evenly.
  • To a large skillet, add 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken has cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking. If skillet seems dry while cooking, add an additional tablespoon or two of oil as necessary.
  • After chicken has cooked though, reduce heat to low, add the sauce, stir to coat evenly, and allow it to simmer for a minute or two.
  • Optionally garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 120 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 582 milligrams sodium, Sugar 44 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WITH RICE



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"When a restricted diet became a necessity for me, I didn't want to give up my sweet-and-sour chicken, so I revamped my old recipe," relates Eva Marie Collins of Bolivar, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup snow peas, thawed
1/2 medium sweet red or green pepper, cut into strips
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook the chicken, carrot and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the zucchini, peas and red pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, pepper and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in the ketchup, lemon juice and soy sauce. Pour over chicken mixture. Add pineapple. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CASHEW SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Cashew Sweet and Sour Chicken

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Minute® White Rice
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped, toasted cashews

Steps:

  • Whip up this saucy Cashew Sweet and Sour Chicken with Minute® Instant White Rice and enjoy a 30-minute meal that's bound to satisfy your need for Chinese food. Topped with crunchy cashews, this mix of pineapple, peppers, cherry tomatoes and ginger is a jaw-dropping weeknight meal. Step 1
  • Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside. Step 2
  • Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Mix 1/4 cup juice with cornstarch; set aside. Step 3
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 5 minutes. Step 4
  • Add the bell peppers and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Step 5
  • Stir in plain pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic salt, ginger and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Step 6
  • Add pineapple chunks, tomatoes and cornstarch/juice mixture, Cook until the sauce thickens. Step 7
  • Serve over rice and top with cashews.

EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN



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Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.63 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked rice or leftover rice.
  • If you don't have minute rice, you can use regular rice. Just cook it according to the package directions.
  • You can use any type of chicken for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are good options.
  • If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple slices. Just drain them before using.
  • You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar to taste.
  • Serve sweet and sour chicken over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour chicken recipe is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great recipe for beginners, as it doesn't require any special skills or ingredients. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Serve it over rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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