"Sweet and sour balti chicken" is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. This mouthwatering dish is a delightful fusion of Indian and Chinese culinary traditions, combining the bold spices of the Indian subcontinent with the vibrant flavors of Chinese cooking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a culinary journey, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create an unforgettable "sweet and sour balti chicken" experience that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET AND SOUR BALTI CHICKEN
This Balti dish combines a sweet, sour and slightly spicy flavour with a creamy texture. It's delicious served with either Pillau Rice or Naan Bread.
Provided by Shaun Gill
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together the tomato puree, Greek yoghurt, garam masala, chilli powder, garlic, mango chutney, salt and sugar.
- Heat the oil in a large karahi or wok until hot, lower the temperature and pour in the spice mixture. Bring to the boil and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring every so often.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir until well coated. Add the water to thin the sauce slightly and continue to cook for about 8 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Add half the fresh chillies, half the coriander and all of the cream. Cook for a couple more minutes ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Serve with either rice or naan and garnish with the remaining coriander and chillies.
EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
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
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
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, eggs, oil, oil, garlic, bell pepper, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, scallion, sesame seed
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch, dip in beaten egg.
- Fry until golden, crispy and cooked through. Set aside. Dab with paper towel if greasy.
- In a large pan, heat oil and fry garlic until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- When the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
- Nutrition Calories: 2960 Fat: 261 grams Carbs: 77 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugars: 44 grams Protein: 75 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 22 grams
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN I
Pan fried chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by LINDAHU
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food coloring. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
- Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
- Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
- When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 160.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 59.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 758.6 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
SWEET AND SOUR BALTI CHICKEN
This is my family's favourite. Hardly a weekend goes by without my having to cook this one up. You can make it as fiery as you like but two green chillies is about right for us .Gorgeous!
Provided by Kevin Bradley
Categories Curries
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Blend together tomato puree, yogurt,garam masala, chilli powder, garlic, mango chutney, salt and sugar.
- Heat oil in a karahi or wok then add mixture.
- Lower heat and cook for two minutes,stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken and stir until it is well coated in the mixture then add the water.
- Continue cooking for about 5- 7 mins until the chicken is tender.
- Stir from time to time.
- Add green chillies, chopped coriander and milk, stir in and cook for another two minutes.
- Serve with rice or warm Indian breads.
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make this dish, as it needs plenty of space to simmer.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the onion, garlic, and ginger by hand.
- Be sure to brown the chicken in batches so that it cooks evenly.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
- Serve the balti chicken with rice, naan bread, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour balti chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, sour, and slightly spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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