Best 5 Sweet And Tangy Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Sweet and Tangy Chicken recipes, a culinary symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of sweet, tangy, and savory sensations. These dishes, inspired by various cuisines, offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, ensuring something for every palate. From the classic American favorite, Sweet and Tangy Chicken with Pineapple, to the tantalizing Asian-inspired Orange Chicken, each recipe promises a unique journey of flavors. Whether you prefer the crispy crunch of fried chicken or the tender succulence of baked chicken, our collection caters to your preferences. With options for using boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, you can customize your dish to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Sweet and Tangy Chicken recipes, where every bite is a burst of irresistible flavor.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN



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Spicy barbecue sauce blends with sweet pineapple in this quick-to-fix chicken dish. It's tasty enough for a company dinner; just add a salad and rolls. -Mary Zawlocki, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place four chicken breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple, green pepper, onion and garlic; pour half over the chicken. Top with remaining chicken and sauce. , Cover and cook on low until a thermometer reads 165°, about 5 hours. Thicken sauce if desired. Serve the chicken and sauce with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SLOW COOKER SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN



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Very, very good! Serve the chicken and sauce over rice.

Provided by Jan Taylor

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (18 ounce) bottles barbeque sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, pineapple with juice, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
  • Arrange 4 of the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour half of the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Place remaining chicken in slow cooker, and pour remaining sauce over the top.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1461.4 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN THIGHS



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The chicken gets cooked in a lovely sweet and tangy sauce that works magic. (The sauce can be used for other proteins as well.) In the picture I serve it with oregano scented rice and roasted green beans.

Provided by The Hungry Hutch

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
black pepper
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and honey in a baking dish; season with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to your liking.
  • Add the chicken and toss to coat; turn skin side up and place in oven; bake 40 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees; turn chicken skin side up again and place back in oven. (You could also just use your broiler for this).
  • Serve with oregano-scented rice (white rice cooked with oregano) and roasted green beans (toss the vegetables in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and place in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes). Drizzle plate with pan juices.

SWEET & TANGY CHICKEN WITH RICE AND CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Sweet & Tangy Chicken with Rice and California Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Adam Leavens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 small onion
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chunky salsa (I use medium)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups white rice
3 cups water
1 (500 g) package Green Giant California-Style frozen vegetables
1/8 teaspoon rosemary
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
butter (optional) or margarine (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Place chicken in a rectangular oven-safe pan with sides.
  • If it’s a tight fit, they can be squished together Chop onion finely.
  • Combine in a small bowl in this order; chopped onion, brown sugar, ketchup, salsa, and spice.
  • Stir together and pour over chicken.
  • Bake in hot oven, uncovered.
  • Set timer for 30 minutes.
  • Combine rice and water in an oven-safe pot.
  • Cover and cook in hot oven beside chicken.
  • When the timer rings for the chicken, both are ready.
  • Rinse vegetables in a colander under cold water.
  • Place in a medium size microwave-safe pot or casserole dish with lid.
  • Microwave at high for 5 minutes, then let stand.
  • Add spices to vegetables.
  • Microwave at high for 2 additional minutes, just before serving.
  • Add butter only if necessary.

SWEET AND TANGY RED CHICKEN



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My mother got this recipe years ago from a friend and we have been making it ever since. I think that her friend called it Sweet and Tangy Chicken but our family has always just said Red Chicken. It's good paired with mashed potatoes or rice.

Provided by jamie820

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix apricot preserves, Russian dressing, soy sauce, yellow mustard, onion, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Place chicken pieces into the apricot mixture and stir to coat.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the chicken is no longer pink inside, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Turn the chicken pieces twice while baking.
  • If sauce seems thin, transfer chicken to a platter; place baking dish of sauce under broiler until sauce has thickened, 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 72.7 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 473 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture before frying.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken with steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This sweet and tangy chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables, and enjoy!

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