Best 7 Sweet N Sour Chicken Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of sweet and sour chicken recipes, catering to a range of preferences and skill levels. From the classic Cantonese-style dish to healthier alternatives and even a vegetarian option, our recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating this beloved dish with ease. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a delectable sweet and sour chicken that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken image

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



Sweet and Sour Chicken image

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.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



Sweet and Sour Chicken image

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 'N' SOUR CHICKEN



Sweet 'N' Sour Chicken image

This entree was served at a special dinner hosted by my Sunday school teacher. The ingredients are simple, but the chicken is tender and tasty. I serve it to company and am often asked for the recipe.-Christine McDonald, Riverdale, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Add peppers; return to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-13 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, eggs, oil, oil, garlic, bell pepper, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, scallion, sesame seed

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
oil, to fry
1 tablespoon oil
½ tablespoon garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
¾ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
½ cup sugar
scallion, chopped
sesame seed

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch, dip in beaten egg.
  • Fry until golden, crispy and cooked through. Set aside. Dab with paper towel if greasy.
  • In a large pan, heat oil and fry garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the bell pepper, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • When the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2960 Fat: 261 grams Carbs: 77 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugars: 44 grams Protein: 75 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 22 grams

HERBED SWEET 'N' SOUR CHICKEN



Herbed Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken image

An interesting variation of the normal sweet and sour chicken.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅔ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 ⅓ cups water
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • In a medium bowl, blend the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Mix in the thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, allspice, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts in a medium baking dish, and coat with the olive oil mixture.
  • Place chicken in the preheated oven, and, basting occasionally with the olive oil mixture, cook 30 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Serve over the rice with remaining olive oil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1433.9 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN



Easy sweet & sour chicken image

Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp malt vinegar
4 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
227g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained
100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
handful salted, roasted cashew nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling.
  • Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.63 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your sweet and sour chicken will taste. This is especially true for the chicken, vegetables, and pineapple.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger will help to tenderize it and give it more flavor.
  • Use a light touch when frying the chicken: Don't overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of fry. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to cook the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or noodles: Sweet and sour chicken is traditionally served with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its sweet, sour, and tangy flavors, sweet and sour chicken is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Related Topics