Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. cold water; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. soy sauce; 1/4 c. white vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can pineapple; 2 to 2 1/2 lb. chicken

Servings: persons

1
In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water.
2
Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ground ginger and pepper.
3
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles.
4
Brush the chicken (split in halves lengthwise) with soy mixture.
5
Place chicken halves, skin side down, in greased shallow baking pan.
6
Bake in a 425u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
7
Brush with soy mixture every 10 minutes.
8
Turn chicken, skin side up.
9
Bake for 30 minutes.
10
Brush occasionally.
11
Drain pineapple and add during last 10 minutes of baking.

246

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. cold water, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Sweet And Sour Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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