Best 2 Sheet Pan Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient, where sweet and sour flavors dance harmoniously in a symphony of culinary delight. Prepare to embark on a delectable adventure with our sheet-pan sweet and sour chicken recipe, a delightful fusion of zesty and tangy flavors that will leave you craving for more. This recipe promises an explosion of taste with every bite, featuring tender chicken coated in a luscious sweet and sour sauce, accompanied by a vibrant medley of crisp bell peppers, juicy pineapple, and crunchy carrots. But that's just the beginning of your culinary exploration.

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SWEET AND SPICY ROAST CHICKEN

Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken image

A chile-flecked, honey-imbued marinade spiked with fresh citrus juice gives this chicken its fiery, syrupy character. Dates and carrots give the sauce texture and additional sweetness while a garnish of fresh herbs and pistachio nuts lends freshness and crunch. It's dinner party food at its most flavorful and convenient; its honey marinade makes it a particularly wonderful main course for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The ingredients can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, then all you need to do is pop it in the oven just before your guests arrive, and garnish it at the last minute. Serve it with couscous, polenta, rice or another soft grain to soak up the sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 bay leaf
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 cups sliced carrots (1/4-inch thick)
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup sliced dates
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts, for garnish

Steps:

Quarter the lemon lengthwise, removing any seeds. Thinly slice crosswise into small wedges and add to small pot of boiling, salted water. Blanch for 2 minutes and drain. Reserve slices.
In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, oil, mustard, honey, salt, bay leaf, red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
Put chicken in a bowl and add honey mixture. Add carrots, onion, dates, thyme and blanched lemon slices. Turn mixture several times to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, but preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer all ingredients, including marinade, to a sheet pan with a rim. Chicken should be skin side up. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes for breasts and 30 to 40 for legs and wings (remove the pieces as they are done cooking). When the chicken is done, give the carrot mixture in the pan a stir; if the pan looks dry add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Continue roasting the carrots until they are tender, about 7 to 12 minutes longer.
Spoon carrots over chicken and top with cilantro, scallions and pistachio nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1014 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHEET PAN SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Chicken image

Inspired by the flavors of our favorite Asian takeout, here's a recipe that uses canned pineapple tidbits, with the usual veggies. In order to make it sheet-pan friendly, the chicken is not breaded or fried. Add as much of the delicious sauce as you like, and if there is any left, store the sauce in the fridge in a sealed container, up to one week. It's also a great dipping sauce for Asian-style appetizers. Serve over hot steamed rice.

Provided by Bibi

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits in juice
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally
½ red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons avocado oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
water as needed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Drain pineapple tidbits and place juice into a 1-cup liquid measure. Place drained pineapple in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Add bell peppers, carrot, and onion to the pineapple tidbits. Pour 2 tablespoons avocado oil over top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir until coated with oil and seasoning, then spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place chicken into the same bowl, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and nestle chicken pieces on the sheet pan between the pineapple and vegetable pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup liquid. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the liquid to a small bowl and add cornstarch. Stir with a fork or whisk until smooth.
Pour remaining liquid into a saucepan with brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, whisking briskly. Return to a boil and allow to thicken, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.
Drizzle chicken, pineapple, and vegetables with sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1236.2 mg, Sugar 49 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple and bell peppers.
Use a large sheet pan to ensure that the chicken and vegetables have enough space to cook evenly.
If you want a thicker sauce, use less pineapple juice.
To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Serve the sweet and sour chicken over rice or noodles, or with a side of steamed vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe will produce a delicious and healthy meal with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a sweet and flavorful sauce. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Additionally, it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.