SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN I
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
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
CLASSIC SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN
Purchased sweet-and-sour sauce takes the work out of preparing this traditional dish, which tastes very much like the takeout version. "Before we were married, my husband surprised me by cooking this after a long day at work," recalls Holly Tittel of Great Bend, Kansas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, egg, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Dip chicken into batter. Fry in oil, a few pieces at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweet-and-sour sauce, carrots, green pepper, onion and pineapple. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and sauce with rice.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
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
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.
PAN-FRIED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Our quick, panfried version of classic Chinese-American dish can be cooked in 22 minutes or less. You can make it with chicken breasts or thighs.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 22-Minute Meals Takeout at Home Chicken Dinner Pineapple Bell Pepper Kid-Friendly Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" chunks. Add to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high. Add half of chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate or bowl. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet and cook remaining chicken, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Add sauce to skillet along with pineapple chunks and first batch of chicken. Toss well to coat in sauce and continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, 1-2 minutes more.
- Divide chicken mixture among plates and top with scallion. Serve with rice alongside.
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix together first 6 ingredients.
- Add chicken; coat well.
- Heat oil in electric skillet to 375 degrees.
- Fry chicken until lightly browned.
- Removed chicken; drain.
- Drain pineapple, reserving liquid.
- Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup.
- Add 2 T. cornstarch, mixing well.
- Combine pineapple juice mixture and next 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Stir green pepper and chicken into sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1367.4, Fat 113.3, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 119.1, Sodium 1326.6, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 45, Protein 28.6
FAVORITE SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN
I first tasted this yummy dish at our friends' home. I immediately asked for the recipe, and we've enjoyed it ever since. But we call it "favorite chicken" at our house! -Lori Burtenshaw, Terreton, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry or broth, salt, garlic powder and ginger; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 30 minutes. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, sugar and pineapple juice mixture until smooth; stir in vinegar, ketchup and remaining soy sauce. Set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir pineapple juice mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Add distinctive flavor to dinnertime with this easy recipe for a Chinese buffet favorite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine remaining soy sauce and cornstarch, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and 1/2 cup water; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through, 4 minutes; remove. Cook the remaining chicken in another tablespoon oil; remove.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Add peppers, white parts of scallions, and garlic; cook over medium-high, stirring, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk soy sauce mixture; add to pan. Return chicken; add scallion greens. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN III
This version of the Asian-style favorite includes carrots, bell pepper, garlic and pineapple. The requisite soy sauce and vinegar add the sour to the sweet, and voila! Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.
Provided by VINEYIS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot and garlic and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and soy sauce and mix together; pour mixture into the skillet, along with the pineapple and liquid, vinegar, sugar and ginger. Stir together and bring to a full boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 603 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Starter
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the sauce, put the red pepper, chunks of chilli and pineapple juice in a pan and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 10 mins, then purée in a food processor. Return to the pan with the pineapple chunks, chilli halves, star anise, tamarind, sugar and vinegar. Gently simmer for 20-30 mins until reduced and sticky. Keep warm, or reheat to serve.
- Fill a large pan 1cm deep with oil and heat until shimmering. Whisk the soda water and 100ml cold water into the self-raising flour with a little salt. Tip the cornflour onto a plate, line a tray with kitchen paper and turn on the oven to low.
- Stir the batter well. Dust the chicken with cornflour, then dip into the batter. One at a time, lower into the hot oil (about 5-6 every batch). Turn up the heat to keep the chicken frying, if needed, and cook for 5-6 mins, turning once. When cooked, drain on the tray, and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Stack onto a plate with the warm sauce on the side, and scatter with shredded spring onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 50 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium
CHINESE RESTAURANT STYLE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Soaking the chicken in the marinade makes the chicken so tender and moist. I hope that your family enjoys this dish as much as mine.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix marinde together and add chicken.
- Marinate chicken in refrigerator from 1 hour to 24 hours.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil and water to make the batter smooth.
- Remove chicken from marinde.
- Combine marinade, with the 2 tablespoons of water, melted butter, food coloring, and slowly whisking in 2 tablespoons of corn starch in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Stirring often for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- Dip chicken pieces into batter and fry until golden brown.
- You can then place the chicken into the sauce or use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 686.3, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 56, Protein 33.3
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