Cantonese Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Cantonese Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments; 2/3 cup Kikkoman sweet and sour sauce; 2 tablespoons oil, divided; 1/2 lb fresh snow pea (frozen is okay also, just dry well); 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
2/3 cup Kikkoman sweet and sour sauce
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh snow pea (frozen is okay also, just dry well)
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 cup whole almonds or 1 cup sliced almonds

1
Cut chicken into 1-in pieces.
2
Combine the next 4 ingredients, stir in chicken; let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile drain canned oranges and reserve 1/4 cup syrup.
4
Blend syrup with sweet and sour sauce.
5
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot wok or large skillet over med-high heat.
6
Add chicken cubes and stir-fry 2 minutes; remove; set aside.
7
Heat remaining oil in the same wok or frypan; add snow peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
8
Add green onions and stir-fry 30 seconds.
9
Add in chicken, almonds and sweet and sour mixture; cook stirring until all ingredients are coated with sauce.
10
Gently stir in orange segments; heat through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Sweet And Sour Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cantonese Sweet And Sour Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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