Best 5 Sweet And Sour Chicken I Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken, a classic dish that tantalizes味蕾的经典菜肴,酸甜鸡,以其诱人的风味备受喜爱。From the crispy, golden-brown chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sauce to the vibrant mix of bell peppers and pineapple, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Discover the secrets to creating this beloved dish with our comprehensive collection of recipes, ranging from traditional to modern variations.

Embark on a culinary journey with our authentic Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, which captures the essence of this timeless dish. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, you'll learn how to achieve that perfect balance of sweet, sour, and umami flavors. Craving something unique? Explore our innovative Sweet and Sour Chicken with a Spicy Twist, where a touch of chili adds an extra layer of heat and excitement.

For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a gluten-free version of Sweet and Sour Chicken that doesn't compromise on taste. And for a healthier take on this classic, try our Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken, which uses lean chicken breast and is baked instead of fried, resulting in a lighter and healthier dish that still delivers on flavor.

If you're short on time, our Quick and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe has you covered. With a simplified ingredient list and speedy cooking methods, you can have this delicious dish on the table in no time.

No matter your skill level or dietary preferences, our collection of Sweet and Sour Chicken recipes has something for everyone. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and satisfy your cravings for this timeless dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Make your favorite takeaway Chinese at home with this sweet and sour chicken recipe. It's the perfect, easy weeknight main dish.

Provided by Jaden Hair

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Restaurant Favorite     Stir-fry     Chicken     Chicken Breast     Chicken Thigh     Chinese     Pineapple

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1" chunks
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon table salt)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (10 ounce) can pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
1/4 cup juice from the canned pineapple
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon table salt)
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Coat the chicken with egg white: In a bowl, combine the chicken with the egg white, salt and cornstarch. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Make the sweet and sour sauce: Whisk together the pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, salt, and brown sugar.
  • Stir-fry the chicken over high heat: Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat until a bead of water instantly sizzles and evaporates. Pour in 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and swirl to coat. It's important that the pan is very hot. Add the chicken and spread the pieces out in one layer. Let the chicken fry, untouched for 1 minute, until the bottoms are browned. Flip and fry the other side for 1 minute. The chicken should still be pinkish in the middle. Dish out the chicken onto a clean plate, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible.
  • Stir-fry the bell pepper and ginger: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Let the oil heat up before adding the bell pepper chunks and ginger. Fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the pineapple, sauce, and then, the chicken: Add the pineapple chunks and the sweet and sour sauce. Turn up the heat to high. When the sauce is simmering, add the chicken pieces back in. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Timing depends on how thick you've cut your chicken. The best way to tell if the chicken is done is to take a piece out and cut into it. If it's pink, add another minute to the cooking.
  • Adjust the seasoning and serve: Taste the sauce and add more brown sugar or vinegar to suit your tastes, if you'd like. Serve hot with steamed white or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Instead of deep-frying chunks of chicken, this streamlined take on an American Chinese restaurant favorite opts for stir-frying it. Sweetness comes from pineapple chunks and juice, plus a touch of brown sugar, while rice wine vinegar delivers that pleasing sour punch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add red and green peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Stir in chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

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

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN



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My husband and I moved to the country 10 years ago, and I love it! We keep busy with daily chores, so I appreciate quick and easy meals like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium green peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup crushed pineapple with syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper; coat chicken. In a skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Remove and set aside. , Saute the celery, green peppers and onion in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Return chicken pan. Combine the ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple and brown sugar; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BEST EVER SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN



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I tried some recipes for making sweet & sour sauce for chicken balls, while they were pretty good I quickly realized with a few tweaks and additions it could make the ultimate sweet & sour!! So I made some up, fried some chicken and then threw the chicken in the sauce.... WOW!!! What a great taste!! I would like to thank lorac for the inspiration on the sauce, http://www.recipezaar.com/26230

Provided by burtmunch

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green peppers, diced
2 -3 chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Add the oil, sugar, and vinegar to a small saucepan set on 1/4 full heat stirring until sugar dissolves in vinegar, then add the pineapple juice.
  • Add the paprika and other spices followed by the ketchup, then the water.
  • Turn up the heat a bit and stir frequently almost bringing to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch and flour, use a whisk to make sure no clumps form. Toss in the green peppers.
  • Keep on low heat stirring occasionally, cook your chicken however you like it, I fry mine. If your sauce starts getting a bit to thick don't worry just add a small amount of water and stir.
  • When you're finished cooking your chicken cut it up and toss it in the sauce which should now be almost ready. Cook it in the sauce for 4-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy! For best results eat it all the day you make it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.2, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1010.8, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 38.8, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • For a crispier coating, double-coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture before frying.
  • To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • For a more authentic flavor, use Chinese black vinegar instead of rice vinegar.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour chicken recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this sweet and sour chicken recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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