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 large roaster chicken, 4 to 4 1/2 pounds; 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice; 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch disks; 6 cloves garlic, whole and unpeeled; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup light bodied red wine; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed of salt; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 large roaster chicken, 4 to 4 1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice
2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch disks
6 cloves garlic, whole and unpeeled
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup light bodied red wine
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed of salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds

1
Cut up chicken into 8 pieces, rinse and pat dry.
2
In a 12 to 14 inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat.
3
Add 4 pieces of chicken and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Remove.
5
Repeat with remaining 4 pieces.
6
Remove chicken and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
7
Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 7 to 9 minutes.
8
Add sugar, vinegar, orange juice, red wine, capers and almonds.
9
replace chicken pieces in pan.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to simmer, partially cover pan and cook 30 minutes or until remaining liquid just moistens chicken.
12
Serve with couscous or a bitter green salad.

348

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large roaster chicken, 4 to 4 1/2 pounds, 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 large Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice, 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, 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.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

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