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 vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ cup cold water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 lbs chicken legs
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup cold water

1
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add chicken and cook, turning, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onion, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper and 1/2 cup water, blend well.
4
Pour sweet and sour mixture over chicken.
5
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, until tender.
6
Remove chicken to a serving platter.
7
Add cornstarch to 1/4 cup cold water, add to sauce.
8
Raise heat, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
9
Pour over chicken and serve.

745

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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 10 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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