Beth’s Best Sweet and Sour Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 13
Beth's Best Sweet and Sour Chicken for a quick dinner tonight
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg , beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce , i use low sodium
1 dash white pepper , to taste
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup chicken broth , i use low sodium
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar or 3/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
8 ounces pineapple chunks , drained
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
1 can bamboo shoots , drained
1 can water chestnuts , drained
1 bell pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
440
Sugar
51g
Fat
6g
Beth's Best Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic Chinese-American dish that is a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. The dish consists of crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy sauce and served with rice. It's a perfect weeknight dinner option that is ready in minutes, and it can be customized with your favorite vegetables or protein sources. The dish has a balance of flavors and textures that make it a favorite among fans of Chinese cuisine.

Instructions

1.Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2.In a bowl, mix together egg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, soy sauce, white pepper, and flour.
3.Add chicken to the bowl and mix until coated with the egg mixture.
4.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
5.Fry chicken pieces until cooked through and crispy, remove from pan, and set aside.
6.In a saucepan, combine sugar, chicken broth, vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, and salt.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
8.In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth, then add to the saucepan.
9.Stir until the sauce thickens.
10.Add pineapple chunks, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bell pepper (if desired) to the pan and stir well.
11.Add chicken pieces back to the pan and mix everything together until coated in sauce.
12.Serve hot with rice.

PROS

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a quick and easy dish to make with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to satisfy any cravings.

CONS

This dish is high in sugar content, so it should be consumed in moderation.
Additionally, it may not be suitable for those with soy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the chicken and nutrients from the vegetables used in the recipe, such as vitamin C from bell peppers and fiber from bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. However, due to its high sugar content, it should be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.

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