Smothered Sweet-And-Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Sweet-And-Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 lbs chicken legs; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in; 1/4 cup cold water; lemon slice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 lbs chicken legs
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup cold water
lemon slice

1
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onion, ketchup, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 1/2 water; blend well.
3
Pour sweet-and-sour mixture over chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, until tender. Remove chicken to a serving platter.
4
Add cornstarch mixture to sauce. Raise heat, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken and garnish with lemon slices.

732

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 lbs chicken legs, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons ketchup, and more.

Yes, Smothered 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.

Smothered Sweet-And-Sour Chicken

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