Best 6 Pollo Agrodolce Venetian Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipes

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**Venetian Sweet and Sour Chicken: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

In the heart of the Veneto region, where culinary traditions have been passed down through generations, lies a dish that embodies the perfect balance of sweet and sour: Pollo Agrodolce. This delectable dish, also known as Venetian Sweet and Sour Chicken, is a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage, blending sweet and tangy flavors to create an unforgettable taste experience. With its crispy fried chicken coated in a glossy, flavorful sauce, Pollo Agrodolce is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore this beloved dish, unveiling the secrets behind its irresistible charm. Discover the art of preparing the perfect marinade, coating, and sauce, and embark on a delightful adventure with our collection of Pollo Agrodolce recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POLLO AGRODOLCE (VENETIAN SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN)



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This is my favorite dish from Bar Italia in St. Louis. I have been looking for this recipe forever and finally found it in a local newspaper.

Provided by Lorianne1

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, plus
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 medium red bell peppers, julienned
6 white button mushrooms, theinly sliced
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup dark raisin
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup sweet vermouth
chicken stock, as needed

Steps:

  • Mix cloves, zest, 1/2 cup vinegar, mint, 1/4 cup oil, salt, pepper in a bowl.
  • Add chicken to bowl and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
  • Drain chicken and discard marinade Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining oil and butter.
  • When butter melts, add onion, peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Saute until vegetables start to brown (about 4 min).
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a bowl; keep warm.
  • Add chicken to skillet, with what was the skin side down; sear lightly.
  • Turn chicken, add raisins and pine nuts, and cook 1-2 minutes, until pine nuts begin to brown.
  • Add remaining 6 Tbsp of vinegar and vermouth; bring to a simmer.
  • Season lightly with salt, then reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook until chicken is just done and sauce is reduced to the consistency of a light syrup.
  • If sauce is thick when chicken is done, add small ladlefuls of chicken stock.
  • If the sauce is too thin when the chicken is done, remove chicken and continue to reduce sauce.
  • When the sauce is the correct consistency, stir in vegetables and add salt if needed.
  • Turn chicken pieces over to coat with sauce, then arrange on plate and spoon vegetables and sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.6, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 155.3, Sodium 575.4, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 23.6, Protein 52

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN: POLLO IN AGRODOLCE



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken: Pollo in Agrodolce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2-4 lbs chicken
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves
2 tablespoons currants, soaked and drained
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
10 large Sicilian olives, whole with pits (the green variety)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup blanched almond, lightly toasted
fennel, fronds for garnish
orange wedge, for garnish
pepperoncini pepper, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove all the skin and trim the fat from the chicken.
  • Cut the chicken into 8 small pieces, using both the breast and the thighs, season with salt and pepper.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes on each side.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set them aside.
  • Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring constantly, until soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot.
  • Add the currants, sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and half the olives.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Turn the heat to high and cook, turning the chicken constantly, until the vinegar evaporates, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan and allow the chicken to cook through, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve family style, garnished with the remaining almonds, fennel fronds, juice from orange wedges and pepperoncini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.8, Fat 63.7, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 313.9, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 51.6

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 red onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Open canned pineapple and reserve 1/2 cup juice.
  • In a medium non-metallic bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt and 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Whisk until dissolved and set aside.
  • In resealable plastic bag, combine flour and remaining cornstarch.
  • Add chicken to flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.
  • In large skillet over medium-high temperature, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil; swirl to coat the bottom of skillet.
  • Cook chicken on one side for 4 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
  • Turn chicken and pour in remaining oil, spreading as much as possible.
  • Cook another 4 minutes until golden and chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • To the same skillet, add carrots, onion and red bell pepper. Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 or 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Make a well in center of vegetables.
  • Pour pineapple juice mixture into the well; cook 1 or 2 minutes stirring the juice mixture occasionally until thickened.
  • Add pineapple chunks; stir vegetables and pineapple chunks into the sauce.
  • Add chicken and cook 2 or 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 547, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.7, Protein 26.7

ITALIAN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Make and share this Italian Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, finely chopped
50 g lean smoked bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dark muscovado sugar
8 chicken drumsticks, skinned
2 bay leaves
300 ml chicken stock
75 ml red wine vinegar
50 g sultanas
40 g chocolate, chopped
50 g pine nuts, lightly toasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a non-stick frying pan gently fry the onion, bacon and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and the chicken and fry gently for another 5 minutes, turning frequently.
  • Add the bay leaves, vinegar and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and leave to simmer gently for about 35 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken pieces and keep warm.
  • Stir the sultanas, chocolate and pine nuts into the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken on serving plates and spoon the sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 134.3, Sodium 526.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 38.6

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN: POLLO IN AGRODOLCE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Braise

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves
2 tablespoons currants, soaked and drained
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
10 large Sicilian olives (the green variety), whole with pits
tablespoons capers, rinsed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
Fennel fronds, for garnish
Orange wedges, for garnish
Pepperoncini, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove all the skin and trim the fat from the chicken. Cut the chicken into 8 small pieces, using both the breast and the thighs, season with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes on each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set them aside. Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring constantly, until soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken pieces to the pot. Add the currants, sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and half the olives. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to high and cook, turning the chicken constantly, until the vinegar evaporates, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan and allow the chicken to cook through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve family style, garnished with the remaining almonds, fennel fronds, juice from orange wedges and pepperoncini.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Haven't tried this yet either, but it's a must-order when we go to Chinese food, so looking forward to giving it a try. Adapted from mykitchencafe.blogspot.com

Provided by lawmama

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup cornstarch
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup brown rice
3/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Cut boneless chicken breasts into chunks.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip chicken in cornstarch and then in beaten egg.
  • Fry in a little oil until brown but not cooked through.
  • Place in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • Mix sauce ingredients (last five ingredients in the list) together and pour over chicken.
  • Bake for one hour at 325 degrees. Turn chicken every 15 minutes.
  • About 45 minutes before chicken is done, prepare rice according to package directions.
  • If you like extra sauce, make another batch of sauce and bring it to a boil on the stovetop. Stir constantly and let cook over medium heat until thickened and reduced - about 6-8 minutes.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 451.4, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 33.1, Protein 21.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bell peppers for a more colorful dish.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have any white wine vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar instead.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
  • Serve the chicken agrodolce over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Chicken agrodolce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and sour sauce is flavorful and versatile, and can be used on other dishes as well. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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