SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brown the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the canola oil. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt and white pepper. Turn the pieces over and season again. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin side down, to the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan. Resist the temptation to move or turn the pieces, until they have browned on the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over and brown on the second side, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Cook the bacon: Add the bacon to the skillet you used to cook the chicken and cook until browned and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel. Reserve the skillet.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sweet-and-sour sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon, until they brown and become tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the white wine, 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of water, the raisins, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Simmer, adding up to 1 more cup water if necessary, until the liquid reduces and the onions are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Finish the dish: In the skillet you used to cook the bacon, pour off any excess grease and add the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until almost all the liquid is gone, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour the sweet-and-sour sauce into the skillet and then add the pieces of chicken and the juices. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and toss to coat the chicken with sauce. Taste for seasoning. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a serving platter. Top with the bacon. Serve immediately.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sweet and sour chicken turned out really bland.
Mozan khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
mudasir majeed
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the dish taste so much better.
Andres Ruiz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Gendoesntcare Willson
[email protected]I've tried several sweet and sour chicken recipes, and this one is by far the best. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is perfect.
Majed MD abdul
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pineapple in sweet and sour chicken, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious!
Taha Jani
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sardar Aman
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Maral Mazn
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is amazing.
Bahadur pathan Bahadur pathan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe was actually pretty good.
Issaka Wahab
[email protected]This was the worst sweet and sour chicken I've ever had. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.
Becky Keylana
[email protected]I tried this recipe, but I didn't like the sauce. It was too sweet for my taste.
M.R.H. NB
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Abid Naseer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Maqsood Soomro
[email protected]I thought the sauce was a little too sweet, but my kids loved it.
Salman Ali Hemani
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was really good.
Michelle Weafer
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet and sour chicken, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was delicious.
MD Nazmul hossen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great! My family loved it.
mintesnot amare
[email protected]This sweet and sour chicken is the best I've ever had! The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.