EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
This sweet and sour chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes way better than takeout. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories 30-Minute Meals
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To a medium saucepan, add all ingredients except water and cornstarch, whisk to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- To a small bowl, add the water, cornstarch, and stir to combine.
- Add the water and cornstarch mixture to saucepan, reduce heat to low, and allow sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes while you make the chicken; whisk intermittently.
- To a large ziptop bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste, seal, and shake to coat chicken evenly.
- To a large skillet, add 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken has cooked through. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking. If skillet seems dry while cooking, add an additional tablespoon or two of oil as necessary.
- After chicken has cooked though, reduce heat to low, add the sauce, stir to coat evenly, and allow it to simmer for a minute or two.
- Optionally garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 120 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 582 milligrams sodium, Sugar 44 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams unsaturated fat
CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
A sweet marinade that is just so easy to make! I use this recipe whenever we bring dinner to another couple's house. I marinate it at home, then just cook it there. It's great with white rice.
Provided by Traveling_Is_Love
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, cold water, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken breasts to marinade and stir to coat.
- Pour the marinade and chicken into a 9x9-inch square baking dish.
- Cover and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bake chicken in marinade until meat is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 40 minutes, turning midway through cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1878.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
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
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
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.
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
Sweet and sour chicken is a popular Chinese recipe. This healthy and crispy sweet and sour chicken recipe is so delicious with sweet and sour sauce. It's better than takeout!
Provided by Rasa Malaysia
Categories Chicken Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cut the chicken breast meat into bite-size cubes and marinate with 1 tablespoon of wine for 10 minutes. Mix the batter in a bowl and add the chicken cubes into the batter. Mix the Sweet and Sour sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat up cooking oil in a wok and deep fry the chicken cubes. (Shake off the extra batter before frying). Transfer the chicken out on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil. Transfer the cooking oil out and leave only 2 tablespoons oil in the wok.
- Add garlic and saute the garlic until light brown and then follow by the green bell peppers. Stir-fry until you smell the aroma. Add the sweet and sour sauce into the wok and bring it to boil. Toss in the chicken, tomatoes and add the chopped scallions, do a few quick stirs, dish out and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, ServingSize 2 people, Sodium 619 milligrams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat
KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as what is served at your Chinese restaurant!-- these are a great weekend snack or can be served as appetizers, if you want some extra flavor to you chicken batter feel free to add in some garlic or onion powder or spices of choice --- this makes a large amount so you may want to reduce the chicken ball batter amount by half (using 4 chicken breasts) --- NOTE: the sauce recipe is one you may have to make a few times before you get the consistancy and sweetness to your liking, 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup lightly packed brown will give you a sweet sauce you may reduce the white sugar amount by a few tablespoons
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
- In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
- To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
- Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
- Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove to a paper towel.
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
- Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 714.4, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 42.9, Protein 32.3
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
I found the recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork in "What's Cooking Chinese" and altered it a bit to use chicken instead. It's very tasty and addicting, and makes an excellent family dinner.
Provided by Richii
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Sift the flour into the mixing bowl, along with the cornstarch and baking powder to make the batter.
- Add the vegetable oil and stir in just barely enough water to make a smooth, thick batter, which will yield about 3/4 cup.
- Put the wok on the stove and pour roughly 2/3 cup of vegetable oil into it, then heat until almost smoking.
- After it is almost smoking, lower the heat slightly.
- Then dip the pieces of chicken into the batter and cover them in the batter.
- After they are covered in batter, cook them in the wok for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- It's acceptable to do the chicken in batches instead of all at once.
- Remove chicken from the wok with a slotted spoon and keep it warm, I'd recommend keeping it in the oven until it is needed.
- Drain all but roughly 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
- Add the bell pepper, pineapple pieces, onion, bamboo shoots, and carrot to the wok, and then stir-fry it for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from the wok with a slotted spoon and set them aside for now.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients together until they are combined, and then pour the sauce into the wok.
- Bring the wok to a boil and stir the sauce until it is thick and clear.
- Cook it for about 1 minute, then return the chicken and vegetables to the wok.
- Cook all of this for 1-2 more minutes, and then serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 324.1, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 51.1, Protein 17.1
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
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
My mom used to make this when I was younger -- it was always a family favorite. Now, I make it for my boyfriend; he enjoys it better than the Chinese Restaurant versions. Be sure to season the chicken overnight -- it gives the chicken all its flavor.
Provided by Becky in Southeaste
Categories Chicken
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season chicken chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oil in an electric frying pan or deep fryer.
- Mix batter ingredients until smooth.
- Mix bite-size pieces of meat with batter.
- Deep fry batter covered meat until golden brown (make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly).
- Drain chicken pieces on a paper towel.
- Place cooked chicken in a low heat oven, while other chicken is being cooked.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar& molasses.
- Place mixture, along with pineapples, peppers, and cherries, into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- In a separate dish, mix together thickening ingredients.
- Add to saucepan.
- Stir and cook until glossy.
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
EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling.
- Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.63 milligram of sodium
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