Best 3 Sweet Sour Chicken Shrimp Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of culinary exploration! In this article, we will embark on a journey to create the most delectable sweet and sour chicken shrimp dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. We will explore various aspects of this dish, including the selection of the freshest ingredients, the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, and the techniques to achieve the ideal texture and crispiness. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, we will provide you with the knowledge and guidance to craft this mouthwatering masterpiece. So, let's gather our ingredients, fire up the stove, and begin our culinary adventure!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN & SHRIMP



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

Provided by AFWifey

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 -3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
sweet and sour sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained, liquid reserved)
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for batter and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  • While batter is resting in a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, water, vinegar, & ketchup.
  • Heat sauce mix over medium until it begins to boil, stir, and turn to low heat and simmer.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and shrimp.
  • Fry chicken and Shrimp for about 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • When ready to serve, layer chicken, shrimp, and pineapple chunks over fried rice/white rice. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP (OR CHICKEN)



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Or Chicken) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luvmybge

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in 3/4 inch cubes
2 green onions, cut in slivers
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch in bag; shake to coat.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice (about 1/2 cup).
  • Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch into reserved juice until smooth.
  • Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, honey, soy and sesame oil until blended.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet.
  • Add sweet peppers; stir-fry 6 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato mixture into skillet.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with slivered green onion, if you wish.

STIR FRY SWEET & SOUR PORK OR CHICKEN OR SHRIMP



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This is one of my all time favorites, in any of it's incarnations. It's from the little booklet that came with my first wok. I found it in a box of stuff I hadn't been into in years. It got me started on a stir fry binge. It's been fun to relive some of the fun I've had learning to stir fry. Like most stir fries this one's quick, easy, and delicious. Yield, prep, and cooking times are a guess.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons clover honey (any lightly flavored honey will do)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces, all the white, some green
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or count shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 green bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in half across, julienne
1 cup baby carrots, cut in quarters lengthwise
1 yellow onion, very coarsely chopped
1 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned, drained, cut into eighths (OMIT TOMATO WITH THE SHRIMP)
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained (make the cook a nice rum drink with the juice)
1/4 cup chicken stock (pork recipe only)

Steps:

  • Combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
  • Heat the wok over high heat.
  • Add oil swirl to coat.
  • Add garlic and green onions, Stir fry 1/2 minute.
  • Add pork or chicken, stir fry 3 minutes or 'til is opaque.
  • If doing shrimp, stir fry 2 minutes, 'til pink.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Keep warm.
  • Quickly wipe the wok, Reheat.
  • Add oil, swirl to coat.
  • Add peppers and carrots, stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Add onion and tomato, (omit tomato with shrimp) stir fry 1 minute.
  • Push the vegetables up the sides of the wok.
  • Stir the sauce, pour into the center of the wok.
  • Stir 'til bubbly.
  • Return the meat to the wok.
  • Add pineapple, combine with vegetables.
  • For shrimp or chicken, heat and serve.
  • For pork, add chicken stock, cover, cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes 'til pork is opaque throughout.
  • Serve with jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 26

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken or shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will make it more difficult to get a good sear.
  • Use a good quality sauce: The sauce is the star of the dish, so make sure you use a good quality one. You can either make your own sauce or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Serve immediately: Sweet and sour chicken or shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the food is hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken or shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give sweet and sour chicken or shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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