CLASSIC SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN

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Purchased sweet-and-sour sauce takes the work out of preparing this traditional dish, which tastes very much like the takeout version. "Before we were married, my husband surprised me by cooking this after a long day at work," recalls Holly Tittel of Great Bend, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
Oil for frying
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE:
2 jars (10 ounces each) sweet-and-sour sauce
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, egg, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Dip chicken into batter. Fry in oil, a few pieces at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweet-and-sour sauce, carrots, green pepper, onion and pineapple. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and sauce with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

Raju saphj
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Two thumbs up!


Depressed
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5 stars!


Sindhi Rajper
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This recipe is a winner!


Akhter Vohra
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Delicious!


Sherin Momand
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


anisep Procope
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was thick and flavorful.


Nelica Duperval
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Diva
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bom Bom
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Tayeb Ahmed
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This sweet and sour chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.