Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🥘 Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Pineapple, Poultry, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
👨🍳 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe, a tropical twist on a classic dish that’s perfect for any weeknight meal. Tender chicken, tangy pineapple, and a sweet yet savory sauce come together to create a culinary sensation that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Drain Pineapple: Begin by draining the crushed pineapple and set aside the juice to use in making the sauce. |
| 2 | Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. |
| 3 | Cook Sauce: Transfer the sauce mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This typically takes a few minutes. |
| 4 | Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 5 | Assemble Chicken: Place the cut-up chicken pieces in a shallow baking pan. Arrange the drained crushed pineapple on top of the chicken. |
| 6 | Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and pineapple, ensuring they are well coated. |
| 7 | Bake: Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. |
| 8 | Serve: Once cooked, remove the pan from the oven. Serve the Sweet & Sour Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. |
| 9 | Optional: If you prefer extra sauce to serve over rice or noodles, feel free to double the sauce ingredients for a saucier dish. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 636.4
- Fat Content: 34.7g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 172.5mg
- Sodium: 395.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 43.1g
Notes:
This Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a family favorite that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Serve it alongside steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds to the tropics! Enjoy the tropical paradise of flavors in every bite with this easy-to-make Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe.
