Stir-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
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Stir-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

By: Inspired by Home Cooks 
"Pan fried chicken served with an ever-popular sweet and sour sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 drops orange food color
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, vinegar, reserved pineapple syrup, and orange food coloring. Heat to boiling. Turn off heat. Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; slowly stir into saucepan. Continue stirring until mixture thickens.
  2. Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and egg. Add 1 1/2 cups water gradually to make a thick batter. Stir to blend thoroughly. Add chicken pieces, and stir until chicken is well coated.
  3. Heat oil in skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels.
  4. When ready to serve, layer green peppers, pineapple chunks, and cooked chicken pieces on a platter. Pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.

Footnotes

  • This is a reduced sugar version of a recipe originally submitted by an Allrecipes home cook.
  • Serving Size: 1 3/4 cup stir-fried chicken

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 610 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by JANCHIP   view full review
I make this with chicken and pork tenderloin! My husband says it's much better (and healthier)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Chelsea   view full review
I really like this recipe but there are a few changes I made that I have found in similar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by SANDRA_92083 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I skipped battering and frying the chicken, we cubed it, cooked it in about 1/2 TBS olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by patidee   view full review
the sauce was very tasty, i added carrot slices and watercrests (spelling???), and would make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by kimmym17   view full review
I loved this recipe. It came out absolutely delicious. I used a fresh pineapple for more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by yazi76   view full review
I dont like when I change the serving numbers on any recipe. I changed this one to 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by xXnicoleXx   view full review
This recipe was easy ,it made great left-overs the next day!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Andre O   view full review
I could not tell the difference between this and what you would buy at a take-out restaurant....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Lovely Julia   view full review
I couldn't make it the way that is listed. I was really disappointed. :(
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2012 by chaphisticaited   view full review
i added a bit more seasoning to the chicken to bring up the flavor, the parsley and basil made...

 

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