STIR-FRIED SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN

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Don't call for delivery! This satisfying lightened-up version of the Chinese takeout classic is easy to make at home for a family-friendly dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 small serrano chile, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/4 pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2-3 tablespoons white vinegar
Cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook 1 minute. Stir in ginger, garlic, and chile and cook until chicken is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in jam and pineapple, then add scallions. Cook until chicken is cooked through and scallions are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Season with vinegar and salt. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

brahim mehmetaj
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This is the best sweet and sour chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend it!


Susan Rhoades
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and tofu, and it's always delicious. The sauce is also great for stir-fries and other dishes. I highly recommend it!


Md. Majharul Islam
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The chicken is cooked in no time, and the sauce is super flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Prega Govinder
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best sweet and sour chicken I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again. Highly recommended!


isaac sibisi
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet and sour chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend it!


mbshohagmir8335 mir
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually double the sauce recipe because we love it so much. I highly recommend it!


Keggan Anderson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


karim dubai
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shafallah Khan
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This is the best sweet and sour chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend it!


Naseem Javed
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and tofu, and it's always delicious. The sauce is also great for stir-fries and other dishes.


Richey Harbour IV
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The chicken is cooked in no time, and the sauce is super flavorful.


Hafiz Kashif
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best sweet and sour chicken I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.


Saratu Nuhu
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This is my go-to recipe for sweet and sour chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Tamim Raj
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually double the sauce recipe because we love it so much.


Ganiwu Lukman
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This was my first time making sweet and sour chicken, and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Sam love
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Justice Latela
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Huzaifa Nadir
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Jiban 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.