SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brown the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the canola oil. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt and white pepper. Turn the pieces over and season again. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin side down, to the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan. Resist the temptation to move or turn the pieces, until they have browned on the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the chicken over and brown on the second side, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Cook the bacon: Add the bacon to the skillet you used to cook the chicken and cook until browned and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a kitchen towel. Reserve the skillet.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sweet-and-sour sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon, until they brown and become tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the white wine, 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of water, the raisins, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Simmer, adding up to 1 more cup water if necessary, until the liquid reduces and the onions are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Finish the dish: In the skillet you used to cook the bacon, pour off any excess grease and add the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until almost all the liquid is gone, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour the sweet-and-sour sauce into the skillet and then add the pieces of chicken and the juices. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and toss to coat the chicken with sauce. Taste for seasoning. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a serving platter. Top with the bacon. Serve immediately.
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Ronald Lett
[email protected]This was the best sweet and sour chicken I've ever had! The sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Nadeem Azeem
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Sania Yash
[email protected]I've tried a lot of sweet and sour chicken recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
bruce susel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and sour sauce, and they ate all of their broccoli and carrots.
SHREEJAL Bhandari
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce.
Wajid Detho
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for me, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, the dish was very good.
Noah Martin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour chicken, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Stacy Raaijmakers
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet and sour chicken, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.
Sajjad Hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add pineapple and bell peppers to the sauce.
M. Shoaib
[email protected]The sauce was too thick for my taste, but the chicken and vegetables were cooked well.
Maggie L
[email protected]I've made this sweet and sour chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nickie Garvey
[email protected]This sweet and sour chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and sourness. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were crisp and colorful.