Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
566 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken
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This meal comes together so quickly, it's faster than ordering take-out. The sweet, tangy sauce and the crispy fried chicken chunks are oh so delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
Quick Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.
- Put the cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Put the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Add oil into a pan so that it is at least 2 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium heat. The amount of oil used is based off of how large your pan is. If using a smaller circumference pan, you will need to do multiple batches and you may need to add oil throughout the process.
- Work in small batches, dip the chicken into the egg and then toss the chicken in the cornstarch mixture. Add the coated chicken into the hot oil and brown the chicken on all side. Once sides are all browned and chicken is safely cooked, move to a paper towel lined pan to drain off any excess oil.
- Continue working in small batches until all chicken is cooked. Add extra oil if needed. Make the sauce.
Quick Sweet and Sour Sauce
- For the sweet and sour sauce, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Pour in pineapple juice and whisk to combine.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, sauce will thicken. Remove from heat and pour over the cooked chicken when ready to serve.
- *Canned pineapple chunks and bite size pieces of bell pepper are optional but if adding them in, add 1/2 cup of chunk pineapple and 1 cut up bell pepper into the sauce once it is finished simmering.
Notes
- Best if sauce is poured onto the chicken once ready to serve. Popular additions are pineapple chunks and slices of green bell pepper. Serve over rice!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
1330mg
(55%)
Potassium
645mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
197IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1330mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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