Best 6 Sweet Nd Sour Popcorn Chicken Recipes

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**Discover the Deliciousness of Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in the tantalizing taste of sweet and sour popcorn chicken, a delightful dish that combines the irresistible flavors of crispy popcorn chicken, tangy sweet and sour sauce, and a medley of vibrant vegetables. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With our diverse selection of recipes, you can explore the versatility of this dish, from classic and traditional to unique and innovative variations. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one with a twist, we have something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will ignite your senses and leave you with a mouthwatering experience.

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SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! -Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional
Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SWEET-ND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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This is one menu youll find yurself returning to again and again! I also posted my Fried rice recipe that is yummy with this dish!

Provided by Jamie Clark

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium green pepper,cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion,thinly sliced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 can(s) (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp ketchup
1/3 c packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pkg (12 oz.) frozen popcorn chicken

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet or wok,stir-fry pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.Drain pineapple,reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup;set pineapple aside.Add enough water to juice to measure 1-1/3 cups;stir in vinegar,soy sauce and ketchup.
  • 2. In a bowl,combine brown sugar and cornstarch.Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth.Gradually add to the skillet.Bring to a boil;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.Add pineapple.Reduce heat;simmer,uncovered,for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile,microwave chicken according to package directions.Stir into pineapple mixture.Serve immediately.

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 POPCORN CHICKEN



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This recipe is as equally delicious as it is easy! A lazy way to make sweet and sour chicken that tastes amazingly good! Just mix sauce ingredients in a 2-cup Measuring Cup. I found it in a Taste of Home magazine and hope to post it here for safekeeping!

Provided by Marigoodygood

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I prefer dark brown)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package frozen popcorn chicken (any variety works well)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package directions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 597.5, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 35, Protein 2.4

SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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From Simple & Delicious. You could probably also use popcorn fish or other frozen, breaded or battered, bite-sized meat or seafood or even Quorn nuggets for vegetarians. I served it with Egg Drop Soup #185685 and Fried Rice #185688, plus some chicken & vegetable egg rolls. It's very delicious and simple to throw together. There's a lot of sauce, which was great for dipping the egg rolls into. The serving sizes for this and the other two recipes were fairly generous, too--we ate heartily and still had leftovers for DH's lunch. My toddler couldn't get enough of the chicken in the sauce (though I wish he'd done better with the fruit and veggies!).

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package popcorn chicken

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Stir-fry pepper and onion for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/3 cups. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
  • In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture and mix until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package instructions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 359.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 42.1, Protein 1.7

QUICK SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bag frozen popcorn chicken
1 bottle Kraft Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 box Asian rice ~OR~ 1 box premium long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place chicken on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes (or until chicken is warmed) shaking chicken turning once. (or shaking tray with mitt on)
  • Put chicken, and sweet & sour sauce, in small sauce pan. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Cook rice in saucepan, according to directions.
  • When all is cooked, place rice in pie dish. Place chicken & sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the best choices for popcorn chicken. They're lean and tender, and they cook quickly.
  • Cut the chicken into small pieces. The pieces should be about 1 inch in size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a cornstarch coating. Cornstarch helps to create a crispy coating on the chicken. You can also use flour, but cornstarch will give you a crispier result.
  • Fry the chicken in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help the chicken cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will not cook evenly. Fry the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy. This should take about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels. This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the chicken immediately. Popcorn chicken is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour popcorn chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With these tips, you can make the best sweet and sour popcorn chicken at home. Experiment with different dipping sauces and toppings to find your favorite combination.

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