SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN HEALTHY RECIPES

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EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD



Easy sweet and sour chicken recipe - BBC Good Food image

Ditch the takeaway and make our simple sweet and sour chicken recipe. This speedy Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with zingy flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp malt vinegar
4 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 skinless and boneless chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
227g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained
100g sugar snap peas, roughly sliced
handful salted, roasted cashew nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large microwaveable dish, mix the ketchup, vinegar, sugar and garlic thoroughly with the chicken, onion and peppers. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 mins until the chicken is starting to cook and the sauce is sizzling.
  • Stir in the pineapple pieces and sugar snap peas and return to the microwave for another 3-5 mins until the chicken is completely cooked. Leave to stand for a few minutes, then stir in the cashews, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, FatContent 2 grams fat, CarbohydrateContent 38 grams carbohydrates, SugarContent 23 grams sugar, FiberContent 2 grams fiber, ProteinContent 36 grams protein, SodiumContent 1.63 milligram of sodium

SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken Recipe: How to Make It image

This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! —Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional
Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, FatContent 15g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 26mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1143mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 12g protein.

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