Sweet and Sour Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
659 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet and Sour Chicken
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This Sweet and Sour Chicken is filled with onion and bell peppers exploding with tangy flavor, just like your favorite take out!
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Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (Option -use low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (fresh if available)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- place the beaten eggs into a bowl
- Add the cornstarch to a large Ziploc bag and add the sliced up chicken
- Seal the bag well and lightly shake the chicken around to make sure all pieces are separated and coated well.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then into the flour, set aside on a plate until the pan is hot.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken 2-3 minutes, turning until browned and cooked, set aside on a clean plate.
- Add the onion, bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes or until the desired tenderness is reached. Add a tablespoon of oil if needed.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the sugars, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour it into the pan over the cooked vegetables.
- Add in the cooked chicken to the pan.
- Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Serve this over rice if desired.
Notes
- Add in any of your favorite stir fry vegetables like snow peas, julienned carrots or water chestnuts!
- julienned
- julienned
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4g
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
116g
(39%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 116g | 39% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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