Best 3 Sweet Sour Chicken Shrimp Recipes

**Savor the lip-smacking flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken and Shrimp, a delightful culinary journey that blends sweet, tangy, and savory notes.**

Indulge in the tantalizing Sweet and Sour Chicken, where tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy batter, deep-fried to golden perfection, and smothered in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce. The sauce boasts a harmonious balance of sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

For a seafood twist, embark on a culinary adventure with Sweet and Sour Shrimp. Succulent shrimp are coated in a light batter, fried until crispy, and tossed in the same irresistible sweet and sour sauce. The shrimp's delicate texture and natural sweetness complement the sauce perfectly, resulting in a delightful interplay of flavors.

Both recipes offer variations to cater to your taste preferences. If you prefer a milder heat, adjust the amount of chili peppers or cayenne pepper. For a vegetarian alternative, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken and shrimp.

Embark on this culinary journey and create these enticing dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Let the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken and Shrimp tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN & SHRIMP

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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Chicken & Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AFWifey

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 -3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained, liquid reserved)
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

Mix all ingredients for batter and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
While batter is resting in a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, water, vinegar, & ketchup.
Heat sauce mix over medium until it begins to boil, stir, and turn to low heat and simmer.
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and shrimp.
Fry chicken and Shrimp for about 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
When ready to serve, layer chicken, shrimp, and pineapple chunks over fried rice/white rice. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP (OR CHICKEN)

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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Or Chicken) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in 3/4 inch cubes
2 green onions, cut in slivers
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

Combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch in bag; shake to coat.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice (about 1/2 cup).
Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch into reserved juice until smooth.
Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, honey, soy and sesame oil until blended.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.
Drain on paper toweling.
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
Add sweet peppers; stir-fry 6 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
Stir tomato mixture into skillet.
Bring to boiling.
Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.
Serve over rice.
Garnish with slivered green onion, if you wish.

STIR FRY SWEET & SOUR PORK OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP

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This is one of my all time favorites, in any of it's incarnations. It's from the little booklet that came with my first wok. I found it in a box of stuff I hadn't been into in years. It got me started on a stir fry binge. It's been fun to relive some of the fun I've had learning to stir fry. Like most stir fries this one's quick, easy, and delicious. Yield, prep, and cooking times are a guess.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons clover honey (any lightly flavored honey will do)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces, all the white, some green
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or count shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 green bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1 cup baby carrots, cut in quarters lengthwise
1 yellow onion, very coarsely chopped
1 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned, drained, cut into eighths (OMIT TOMATO WITH THE SHRIMP)
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (make the cook a nice rum drink with the juice)
1/4 cup chicken stock (pork recipe only)

Steps:

Combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
Heat the wok over high heat.
Add oil swirl to coat.
Add garlic and green onions, Stir fry 1/2 minute.
Add pork or chicken, stir fry 3 minutes or 'til is opaque.
If doing shrimp, stir fry 2 minutes, 'til pink.
Remove and set aside.
Keep warm.
Quickly wipe the wok, Reheat.
Add oil, swirl to coat.
Add peppers and carrots, stir fry 2 minutes.
Add onion and tomato, (omit tomato with shrimp) stir fry 1 minute.
Push the vegetables up the sides of the wok.
Stir the sauce, pour into the center of the wok.
Stir 'til bubbly.
Return the meat to the wok.
Add pineapple, combine with vegetables.
For shrimp or chicken, heat and serve.
For pork, add chicken stock, cover, cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes 'til pork is opaque throughout.
Serve with jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 26

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp and chicken will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a local market or butcher shop.
Marinate the shrimp and chicken: Marinating the shrimp and chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar will help to tenderize them and give them more flavor.
Use a light coating of cornstarch: Coating the shrimp and chicken in cornstarch will help them to crisp up when they are fried.
Fry the shrimp and chicken in batches: This will help to prevent them from sticking together and will ensure that they cook evenly.
Use a non-stick skillet: A non-stick skillet will help to prevent the shrimp and chicken from sticking and will make it easier to clean up.
Make the sauce while the shrimp and chicken are frying: This will save you time and will ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the shrimp and chicken are done.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and shrimp. With a little planning, you can have this dish on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sweet and sour chicken shrimp a try.