Best 8 Sweet Sour Chicken Livers Hearts Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our "Sweet and Sour Chicken Livers and Hearts" recipe, an enticing blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken livers and hearts smothered in a tantalizing sweet and sour sauce, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Accompanied by crispy bell peppers and onions, this dish delivers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

But that's not all! This article also offers a diverse collection of other irresistible recipes, each promising a unique culinary experience. From the classic "Southern-Style Chicken Livers" with their rich, soulful gravy to the tantalizing "Chicken Hearts in Creamy Mushroom Sauce" that combines tender hearts with a velvety mushroom sauce, there's something for every palate. And for those who prefer a spicy kick, the "Szechuan Chicken Gizzards" pack a punch with their bold flavors and heat.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article has something for everyone. Dive into the world of chicken offal and discover the hidden gems that will transform your meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Sweet and Sour Chicken is an American Chinese takeout favorite, made by batter-frying chicken and tossing it in a quick sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 cup pineapple juice ((optional, reserved from canned pineapple))
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ((or red wine vinegar))
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1-2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup ice water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or canola oil, plus more for frying))
2/3 cup canned pineapple chunks ((optional))
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup red onion ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
1/4 cup red bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
1/4 cup green bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Set aside ½ cup of pineapple juice from your can of pineapple, and reserve ⅔ cup of the pineapple chunks (if using). Set aside.
  • Combine the hot water, salt, sugar, and ketchup. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved, and then add the vinegar and pineapple juice (if using). If not using pineapple juice, replace with ½ cup water or chicken stock. Set aside.
  • Cut your chicken into uniform 1 inch chunks (for even cooking) and place into a bowl. Add the garlic and onion powders, sesame oil, white pepper and salt. Mix until all pieces are uniformly coated, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Any excess water should be fully absorbed by the chicken. If not, mix the chicken again and let it sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl, and add 2/3 cup of ice water. Use a fork to mix until a batter is formed, and stir in 1 tablespoon of oil. Set aside.
  • The amount of oil you need depends on the size of the pot you will use. Using a larger pot uses more oil, but allows you to cook the chicken in fewer batches. Using a smaller pot uses less oil, but you'll have to fry more batches of chicken. We usually go for a smaller pot, so we have less leftover oil. Heat the oil in a small pot until it reaches 335°F/170°C.
  • Place 5 to 6 pieces of marinated chicken into the batter. Use a chopstick, fork, or your fingers to coat the chicken in the batter and place each piece slowly into the oil.
  • Use a slotted spoon to carefully turn the chicken so all sides are uniformly fried. Fry for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is a light golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and let any excess oil drain off before placing onto a rack or paper towel lined plate.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a wok over medium high heat, and add the red onion and peppers. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Next, add the sweet and sour sauce you prepared earlier and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the sauce is simmering.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water to make a uniform slurry. While stirring the sweet and sour sauce, drizzle the slurry in gradually until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon (you may not need all of the slurry). Turn down the heat and give the sauce a quick taste--now is the time to add more salt, vinegar or sugar if desired.
  • Add the pineapple chunks (if using) and stir until warmed through. Now is the time to refry the chicken to make them nice and crispy. Heat the oil up to 335°F/170°C and fry the chicken in two batches for about 45 seconds each time. Then add the chicken pieces to your sauce, and gently toss with your wok spatula until the chicken is coated. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN LIVER AND HEART RAGU



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, cut into small dice
1 small carrot, grated or finely diced
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
8 ounces chicken livers (6 to 8 livers), cleaned and finely chopped
2 to 3 ounces chicken hearts (about 4 hearts), finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
4 to 5 juniper berries
2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, stripped and finely chopped
1 fresh bay leaf
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup Tuscan red wine
1/4 cup sweet red vermouth
One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the porcinis in a small saucepan, cover with the chicken stock and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer and reconstitute for 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcinis to a cutting board and chop them. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the carrots, onions and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Add the chicken livers and hearts, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sage, juniper, rosemary, bay leaf and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the red wine and vermouth and let simmer for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Add the porcini liquid, making sure the grit in the bottom of the pot does not get added. Stir and then let the ragu simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

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 & SOUR CHICKEN LIVERS & HEARTS



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Offal good.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c apple juice
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 clove garlic minced
1 medium carrot julienned
3 green onions chopped
1 lb chicken livers and hearts chopped
1 medium apple peeled seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Stir the apple juice, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, cornstarch and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • 2. Add the oil to a wok or skillet. Add the garlic and stir fry 30 seconds. Add the carrots and green onions and stir fry 1 minute. Add the chicken livers and hearts and stir fry 4 minutes.
  • 3. Pour in the sauce and cook until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the apple and cook 1 more minute. Serve over rice.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN LIVERS



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My children didn't like liver but I knew it was good for them so I decided to hide it by substituting chicken livers in a sweet-and-sour pork recipe. My kids loved it...and they never knew the difference!-Diane Murdock, Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound chicken livers, drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute chicken livers in oil for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Add green peppers, pineapple and salt; saute until peppers are tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, broth, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over chicken livers. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR LIVER



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
Pinch sea salt
1 1/2 pounds calves liver, very thinly sliced
1 cup flour
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
4 large shallots, peeled and diced
Juice and segments of 2 limes
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 hard cooked eggs

Steps:

  • Beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Lightly flour the slices of liver, shake off the excess, and dip them first into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
  • In a large heavy skillet, over a medium high heat, melt the butter and quickly sear the liver until brown on both sides. Turn the liver only once to avoid overcooking. Remove the liver to a platter and cover with loosely tented foil to keep warm.
  • To the same skillet, over a low heat, add the shallots and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lime juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lime segments. Pour this mixture over the liver and garnish with slices of hard cooked egg.
  • Serve with braised green cabbage.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN I



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Pan fried chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by LINDAHU

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ¾ cups water, divided
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
2 drops orange food color
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 ¼ cups self-rising flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 egg
1 ½ cups water
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
  • Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
  • Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
  • When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 160.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 59.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 758.6 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

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:

  • To ensure the livers and hearts are properly cleaned, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • To remove any unwanted bitterness, blanch the livers and hearts in boiling water for a few minutes before cooking.
  • Slice the livers and hearts thinly against the grain for a more tender texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and flavor to the dish, such as bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar in the sauce to taste, depending on your desired level of sweetness and sourness.
  • Serve the sweet and sour chicken livers and hearts immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken livers and hearts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, this dish is a perfect balance of taste and texture. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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