Best 7 Sweet And Sour Chicken Using Italian Dressing And Apricot Jam Recipes

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Sweet and sour chicken is a popular dish that can be found in many Chinese restaurants. There are many variations of this dish, but one unique and flavorful version is made using Italian dressing and apricot jam. This combination of flavors creates a tangy and sweet sauce that pairs perfectly with the crispy chicken. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to make sweet and sour chicken, this recipe is sure to please.

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SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



Sweet and Sour Chicken image

Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim M.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 breasts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces Russian salad dressing
12 ounces apricot preserves
1 1/4 ounces Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the chicken in an oblong baking dish.
  • Mix together the Russian dressing, apricot preserves and onion soup mix. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover with foil and bake covered at 350 degrees for one hour. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 2249.6, Carbohydrate 119.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 72.5, Protein 39.9

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN USING ITALIAN DRESSING AND APRICOT JAM



Sweet and Sour Chicken Using Italian Dressing and Apricot Jam image

Got this recipe from a roommate and have received countless compliments in dinner groups. When I'm cooking for dinner group (a lot of people), sometimes I use a 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing with an 18-ounce jar of apricot jam.

Provided by satoukum

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Wishbone®)
½ cup dried minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced pineapple, drained
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine apricot jam, Italian-style salad dressing, and dried onions together in a bowl. Place browned chicken in a baking dish and pour jam mixture over the chicken; bake for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple, chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper; continue baking until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, another 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 726.9 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN USING ITALIAN DRESSING AND APRICOT JAM



Sweet and Sour Chicken Using Italian Dressing and Apricot Jam image

Got this recipe from a roommate and have received countless compliments in dinner groups. When I'm cooking for dinner group (a lot of people), sometimes I use a 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing with an 18-ounce jar of apricot jam.

Provided by satoukum

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Wishbone®)
½ cup dried minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced pineapple, drained
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine apricot jam, Italian-style salad dressing, and dried onions together in a bowl. Place browned chicken in a baking dish and pour jam mixture over the chicken; bake for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple, chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper; continue baking until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, another 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 726.9 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN USING ITALIAN DRESSING AND APRICOT JAM



Sweet and Sour Chicken Using Italian Dressing and Apricot Jam image

Got this recipe from a roommate and have received countless compliments in dinner groups. When I'm cooking for dinner group (a lot of people), sometimes I use a 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing with an 18-ounce jar of apricot jam.

Provided by satoukum

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Wishbone®)
½ cup dried minced onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced pineapple, drained
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine apricot jam, Italian-style salad dressing, and dried onions together in a bowl. Place browned chicken in a baking dish and pour jam mixture over the chicken; bake for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple, chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper; continue baking until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, another 15 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 726.9 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

CHICKEN WITH APRICOT JAM



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This is a really easy, sweet, savory dish. When I first made it I was surprised by the flavor of the sauce. I served it over rice with veggies on the side. I can definately see making a lot of the sauce and using it in a stir fry. Next time I make this, I might try a different flavor jam, just to see what happens. :) I originally found the recipe on WebMD, and they sourced it from The Art Institute of New York City.

Provided by Kkikii

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.5 (15 ounce) jar apricot jam
1/4 cup soy sauce (I used a gluten free soy sauce)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (can use black, white, or both)
2 scallions, cleaned and sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken. Put them in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
  • In a saucepan, mix the apricot jam and soy sauce. Bring the mix to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer for longer.
  • Pour the mix over the cooked chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 759.7, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.5, Protein 28.6

RUSSIAN DRESSING SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN



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I got this recipe off of Regis and Kathy Lee back in 1996. I have not yet tried it because no one in my family likes this kind of stuff, but it sounds so good to me. Please somebody try it and let me know how it is.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) jar Russian salad dressing
1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup water (pour in dressing jar and shake) (optional)
green pepper (for garnish)
pineapple (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place chicken in glass baking dish (9x13-inch).
  • In bowl, stir together dressing, preserves, soup mix, and water.
  • Pour mixture on top of chicken; spread evenly.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and bake 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 1177.6, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 43.1, Protein 15.6

SWEET AND SOUR JAM - NOT JUST FOR CHICKEN



Sweet and Sour Jam - Not Just for Chicken image

This was a food recipe challenge that was a nice surprise recipe. This recipe makes an excellent glaze for Sweet and Sour Chicken like you get in a Chinese-style restaurant. I've made it with meatballs as well.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 140

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 habanero pepper
3 cups fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
1 cup shallots, sliced into thin slivers
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
6 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon butter
9 sterilized half-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Wearing rubber gloves and avoiding touching your eyes or face, seed and mince the habanero pepper. Place the habanero pepper, apricots, shallots, green and red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice into a large pot over medium heat, and stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the white and brown sugars, stirring until completely dissolved. Return the jam to a full rolling boil, add the butter to reduce foaming, and boil hard for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off heat, and skim and discard any foam that forms on the jam. Pack the jam into the sterilized jars, and top each with a sterilized lid and ring.
  • Simmer the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then remove the jars and store upside-down on a cloth towel for about 5 minutes. Turn right side up, and allow the lids to seal (listen for the popping sound). Let jars cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture before frying.
  • If you don't have Italian dressing, you can substitute a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
  • For a sweeter sauce, use more apricot jam. For a tangier sauce, use more vinegar.
  • Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, or with a side of vegetables.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Chinese dish. The Italian dressing and apricot jam give the sauce a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll be able to make this dish in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sweet and sour chicken recipe a try!

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