Sweet and Sour Chicken Skillet
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sweet and Sour Chicken Skillet
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This Sweet and Sour Chicken Skillet is the perfect family dinner! Chicken is fried until crispy, added to a skillet with sautéed bell peppers, onions and pineapple, and tossed in an amazing takeout style sweet and sour sauce!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 average sized boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup cold water
- enough vegetable oil to fill a deep skillet by about 1.5 inches
Sauce
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 - 2 drops Red food coloring (optional)
Skillet
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and sliced into roughly 1 inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into roughly 1 inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced into roughly 1 inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz can pineapple tidbits drained
- sesame seeds for garnish
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, heat oil over MED heat until it reaches approximately 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a paper towel, then top with a cooling rack. Set nearby, as this is where the chicken will rest once fried.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and cold water and whisk until smooth. Set near your stove.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and place near the mixing bowl.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
- When oil is ready, dip chicken pieces, one a time, into batter and then carefully add them to the hot oil. Add about 10 pieces to the oil at a time.
- Let fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a metal spider or slotted spoon, and place on prepared baking sheet/cooling rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Drain out all but about 1-2 Tbsp of the oil and keep heat over MED HIGH. Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, until crisp tender.
- Add garlic and pineapple and cook about 1 minute.
- Pour sauce into skillet, stirring well to coat. Cook until sauce is bubbling and thickening, then add in fried chicken pieces and stir well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. We like to serve white rice alongside.
Notes
- Recipe times do not include the time needed for the oil to come up to temperature, since that will vary from individual to individual.
- Calorie count does not include the oil, as the amount needed will vary from individual to individual.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
1151IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 1151IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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