Best 5 Pressure Cooker Sweet N Sour Chicken Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sweet and sour chicken dish that can be prepared in the comfort of your own home? The pressure cooker sweet and sour chicken is a perfect choice. This recipe is not only simple and quick to prepare, but it also delivers a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of sweet, sour and tangy flavors, along with the tender and juicy chicken, makes this dish a favorite among many. So, gather the ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable pressure cooker sweet and sour chicken.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

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This a really easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy! Serve over rice.

Provided by wmbloomer

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup crushed pineapple with syrup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
Roll and coat chicken cubes in flour mixture.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until not longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir celery, green peppers, and onion in heated oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet.
Whisk ketchup, lemon juice, pineapple, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour into the skillet; bring to a boil.
Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 870.1 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

PRESSURE-COOKER SWEET 'N' SOUR PORK

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Even though a co-worker gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago, my family still enjoys it today.-Martha Nickerson, Hancock, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Thinly sliced / chopped green onions, optional
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

Place paprika in a large shallow dish. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. Brown pork in batches. Return all pork to pressure cooker., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate the pineapple. Add the pineapple juice, onion, green pepper, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt to pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Select saute setting and adjust for high heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pork mixture. Add pineapple. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with green onions and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

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Delight family members by serving them sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables with addition of pineapple chunks - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
1 cup baby-cut carrots, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked rice or chow mein noodles, if desired

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple chunks in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
Place carrots, onion, garlic and gingerroot in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
During last 30 minutes, add pineapple and bell peppers. Increase to high heat setting. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into chicken mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

SWEET 'N' SOUR CHICKEN

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This entree was served at a special dinner hosted by my Sunday school teacher. The ingredients are simple, but the chicken is tender and tasty. I serve it to company and am often asked for the recipe.-Christine McDonald, Riverdale, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

Place chicken in an 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Add peppers; return to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pepper mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-13 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE COOKER SWEET 'N SOUR CHICKEN

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Not sure where I got this recipe. It may have come from one of my cookbooks, or I might have found it on line somewhere (possibly Fagor's or Presto's website). Note: 8 minute cooking time does not include the browning time.

Provided by Dee514

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 lbs roasting chickens, cut up
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 bell pepper, cut into chunks (any color)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
1 cup reserved pineapple juice (add water if necessary)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Heat oil in a 4 or 6-quart pressure cooker.
Brown chicken a few pieces at a time; set aside.
Return all chicken to pressure cooker; add celery and green pepper.
Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and ginger; pour over chicken.
Close pressure cooker cover securely.
Place pressure regulator on vent pipe.
Cook for 8 minutes, at 15 pounds pressure, with regulator rocking slowly.
Cool pressure cooker at once (cold water method).
Remove chicken and vegetables to a warm platter.
Mix cornstarch with cold water; blend into hot liquid.
Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.
Add pineapple chunks and heat.
Pour sauce over chicken.
Serve with rice.

Tips:

To ensure the chicken is evenly cooked, cut it into uniform pieces.
For a crispier chicken, coat it in cornstarch before cooking.
Use fresh pineapple chunks for a sweeter and more flavorful sauce.
Add some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
Serve the sweet and sour chicken over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This pressure cooker sweet and sour chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and flavorful. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.