Sweet and Sour Chicken -- Quick Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken -- Quick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 breaded chicken nuggets; ¼ cup sweet chili sauce; ⅛ cup asian sesame with ginger salad dressing (Ken's brand is what I use); 2 cups shredded lettuce (you can shred your own or buy the packaged stuff); 2 baby carrots, sliced; 2 tablespoons onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon green pepper, diced; ½ tablespoon tomatoes, no seeds, diced; 1 tablespoon almonds, sliced; 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, kernels; 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons rice chow mein noodles; 2 tablespoons asian sesame ginger salad dressing (same kind as above)

Servings: persons

6 breaded chicken nuggets
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
⅛ cup asian sesame with ginger salad dressing (Ken's brand is what I use)
2 cups shredded lettuce (you can shred your own or buy the packaged stuff)
2 baby carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon green pepper, diced
½ tablespoon tomatoes, no seeds, diced
1 tablespoon almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, kernels
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons rice chow mein noodles
2 tablespoons asian sesame ginger salad dressing (same kind as above)

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In a small non-stick skillet, heat up the chicken nuggets, be careful not to burn.
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Once somewhat heated, add the Sweet Chili Sauce and the 1/8 cup Asian Ginger Dressing, stir to cover and reduce heat to low.
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While the nuggets are cooking in the sauce, assemble the salad as follows:.
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Lettuce on base, carrots, onions, green pepper and tomato on top of that, then the nuts and seeds.
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Once the sauce has cooked down and it has become more of glaze on the chicken, it is ready to put on the salad.
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Place nuggets carefully on the salad.
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Top with the cheese and rice noodles, then the 2 Tablespoons of dressing.
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Serve with rice or Hawaiian bread.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 breaded chicken nuggets, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, ⅛ cup asian sesame with ginger salad dressing (Ken's brand is what I use), 2 cups shredded lettuce (you can shred your own or buy the packaged stuff), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Chicken -- Quick 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!

Sweet and Sour Chicken -- Quick

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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