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!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Cashew Sweet and Sour Chicken
Provided by Minute® Rice
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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
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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