Sweet-and-Sour Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar; 2 tbsp. Thai fish sauce; 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. water; 2 tsp. garlic paste; 1 tsp. hot red chili sauce (like sriracha); 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1 warm fully-cooked rotisserie chicken; 3 mini seedless cucumbers; 1/4 c. sliced red onion strips; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1 head frisee; 2 tbsp. julienned mint leaves; 1 fresh red or green chile

Servings: persons

1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar
2 tbsp. Thai fish sauce
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. hot red chili sauce (like sriracha)
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 warm fully-cooked rotisserie chicken
3 mini seedless cucumbers
1/4 c. sliced red onion strips
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 head frisee
2 tbsp. julienned mint leaves
1 fresh red or green chile

1
In a medium saucepan, whisk brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, water,garlic paste, and chili sauce until combined.
2
Bring mixture to a boil and simmer over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in 3 Tbsp of the lime juice.
4
Brush half of the sweet-and-sour sauce over the flesh and skin sides of chicken pieces.
5
Toss cucumbers, red onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
6
Arrange frisee and dressed cucumbers on a platter.
7
Place chicken pieces over greens and sprinkle with mint and sliced chile, if desired.
8
Spoon remaining sauce over chicken or serve on the side.

186

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar, 2 tbsp. Thai fish sauce, 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp. water, and more.

Yes, Sweet-and-Sour Roast 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 Roast Chicken

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