Chicken Sweet And Spunky Recipes

EASY SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN

Tangy pineapple and peppers, tender chicken and sweet marmalade make a delicious combo. The chili powder and picante sauce add zip. -Cassandra Corridon, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken image

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the pineapple, marmalade, picante sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. Sprinkle remaining chili powder over chicken. , In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Reduce heat; add the pineapple mixture. Cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1-1/3 cups orange marmalade
1 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

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

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken image

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

Ingredients

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

SWEET, STICKY AND SPICY CHICKEN

This chicken dish uses skinless boneless chicken breasts and tastes delicious. It's great as an appetizer or as a main dish served with rice and a veggie.

Provided by katemartinodotcom

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken image

Steps:

Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil