Best 7 Sweet Nd Sour Popcorn Chicken Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, while also satisfying your crunchy cravings? Look no further than the tantalizing dish of sweet and sour popcorn chicken. This culinary delight, with its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes, promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together with friends or simply seeking a delightful snack for movie night, this mouthwatering recipe is guaranteed to impress. Embark on a flavor journey as we delve into the art of crafting the ultimate sweet and sour popcorn chicken, ensuring a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Instead of deep-frying chunks of chicken, this streamlined take on an American Chinese restaurant favorite opts for stir-frying it. Sweetness comes from pineapple chunks and juice, plus a touch of brown sugar, while rice wine vinegar delivers that pleasing sour punch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained with 1/2 cup reserved juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons water
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and add to pan. Brown chicken and remove to plate. Add red and green peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks, juice, sugar, vinegar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to reduce. Stir in cornstarch mixture and bring liquid to a simmer. Stir in chicken strips and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! -Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional
Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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

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

SWEET AND SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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This recipe is as equally delicious as it is easy! A lazy way to make sweet and sour chicken that tastes amazingly good! Just mix sauce ingredients in a 2-cup Measuring Cup. I found it in a Taste of Home magazine and hope to post it here for safekeeping!

Provided by Marigoodygood

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I prefer dark brown)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package frozen popcorn chicken (any variety works well)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package directions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 597.5, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 35, Protein 2.4

SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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From Simple & Delicious. You could probably also use popcorn fish or other frozen, breaded or battered, bite-sized meat or seafood or even Quorn nuggets for vegetarians. I served it with Egg Drop Soup #185685 and Fried Rice #185688, plus some chicken & vegetable egg rolls. It's very delicious and simple to throw together. There's a lot of sauce, which was great for dipping the egg rolls into. The serving sizes for this and the other two recipes were fairly generous, too--we ate heartily and still had leftovers for DH's lunch. My toddler couldn't get enough of the chicken in the sauce (though I wish he'd done better with the fruit and veggies!).

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) package popcorn chicken

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Stir-fry pepper and onion for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to make 1 1/3 cups. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup.
  • In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture and mix until smooth. Gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package instructions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 359.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 42.1, Protein 1.7

QUICK SWEET & SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bag frozen popcorn chicken
1 bottle Kraft Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 box Asian rice ~OR~ 1 box premium long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place chicken on a baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes (or until chicken is warmed) shaking chicken turning once. (or shaking tray with mitt on)
  • Put chicken, and sweet & sour sauce, in small sauce pan. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Cook rice in saucepan, according to directions.
  • When all is cooked, place rice in pie dish. Place chicken & sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FAVORITE SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN



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I first tasted this yummy dish at our friends' home. I immediately asked for the recipe, and we've enjoyed it ever since. But we call it "favorite chicken" at our house! -Lori Burtenshaw, Terreton, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry or broth, salt, garlic powder and ginger; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 30 minutes. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, sugar and pineapple juice mixture until smooth; stir in vinegar, ketchup and remaining soy sauce. Set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir pineapple juice mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This will make it easier to cut the chicken into small pieces.
  • Cut the chicken into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Use a light touch when coating the chicken in cornstarch. Too much cornstarch will make the chicken tough.
  • Fry the chicken in small batches. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking together.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. This will also help prevent the chicken from sticking together.
  • Fry the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour popcorn chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for parties or potlucks. With a little planning and preparation, you can make this dish in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sweet and sour popcorn chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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