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
CHINESE RESTAURANT-STYLE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE RECIPE
This is the recipe for sweet and sour sauce used in many Mom and Pop Chinese Restaurants. There are plenty of more complicated, more authentic and just plain better recipes out there, but try this just one time and I think you will find this simple one is the one you see and use most often.
Provided by Mark
Categories Sauce
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix well.
- Boil.
- Mix together corn starch and cold water and add to the boiling mixture to thicken it to the consistancy you desire.
- Add red or orange food coloring if you like.
KITTENCAL'S RESTAURANT-STYLE CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Finally a sauce you can make at home the tastes just the like the sauce that is served at your favorite Chinese restaurant! --- this is the sauce recipe that goes with my recipe#132546
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
- In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water with cornstarch or pineapple juice until smooth and combined, then whisk in ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened (the sauce will continue to thicken more while simmering).
- Cool slightly and use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 858.1, Carbohydrate 180.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 167, Protein 1.5
CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Mix the potato starch with 1 tablespoon of water (or a little more, as needed) to make a slurry.
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and mix evenly before you start cooking.
- You must continuously stir the sauce to prevent the sauce from getting lumpy.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and turn the heat to the lowest temperature and simmer until the sauce texture has turned thick and sticky. Then it's ready.
- You can stir fry some pork or chicken with vegetables and pour the sauce in.
- If you have any extra sauce, you can keep it in a dry and clean container after it is cooled down and store it in the fridge. Usually, this sauce should last 7 to 10 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 12 portions (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
This came from Taste of Home's Quick Cooking and is much better than anything I've created on my own. The sauce is thick and gooy and goes well with so many things.
Provided by HappyMommy1422
Categories Asian
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
- Pour over chicken, meatballs, smoked sausage, veggies, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 697.8, Carbohydrate 108.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 88, Protein 2
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE "CHINESE RESTAURANT STYLE"
I have spent 30+ years tasting and experimenting with recipes, trying to get that authentic taste of Chinese sweet and sour sauce that we can only find in the best Chinese restaurants. Well...Finally, here it is!!!
Provided by AZ Food Critic
Categories Asian
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium size sauce pan add cornstarch, broth, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice wine, Amaretto, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, ginger and sugars ; whisk to combine until smooth.
- On medium heat, whisk mixture and bring to a boil until thickened. Add food coloring and mix inches Serve hot over favorite entree or side dish.
- Cook's Note: You can use this recipe for canning for long term storage by doubling or tripling the recipe, also, if canning, you want to use 1 rounded tablespoon "Clear Jel" (cook type) in place of the cornstarch. (Can be purchased on Ebay.com).
- For canning: Fill prepared jars to the 1/2" headspace, clean rims of jars (according to manufacturer's directions) and place a hot sterilized lid and rim on each jar, screw on "finger tight" and place in a large canner pot with enough water to cover 2 inches over the top of the jars.
- Boil the filled jars, covered for 30 minutes, place on kitchen towel undisturbed, for several hours or overnight to allow jars to seal.
- In the morning, wash and dry jars, then label and date them.
- Makes 2 cups, or 1 pint = 2 x 1/2 pints.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1310.6, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 46.5, Protein 2.3
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
I love the pinkish red sweet and sour sauce that is served in Chinese restaurants...I have tried dozens of recipes and been disappointed so I made this one by trial and error...this is the closest I have come to getting that flavor.
Provided by SwoR8193
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Over medium heat bring Part 1 ingredients to a boil.
- Mix Part 2 ingredients and add to boiling mixture.
- Cook until bubbly and thick.
- Remove from stove and add Part 3 ingredients.
- This will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
- Room temperature ketchup mixes easier than refrigerated.
- Serve warm.
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
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