. This post may contain affiliate links. Glad it was like eating at a Chinese restaurant, but at home! Thanks. It turned out really well. Hi Patty, Wow thanks for your kind comments and glad it’s on repeat lol! Peanut Chicken with Peanut Noodles – Easy, ready in 20 minutes, tastes better, and way healthier than takeout! It turned so so good. I also add the pineapple juice from the pineapple chunks to the size and water chestnuts as well…I’m making it again right now . To a large skillet, add 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken has cooked through. Generally use half as much arrowroot powder as cornstarch. I like your recipe its perfect depending on the brands lol used lol of course we will have to tweet to our desire. chicken breast, olive oil, tomato paste, seasoning. For the âsour.â White vinegar is mild, so the sauce wonât be too tart or acidic. This recipe while naked however I had to put a shirt on while frying chicken. Definitely will be making again! A15 minute recipe that looks this good is always a winner! I was anxious to try this and it was wonderful! Delicious. If so would you need to fry again when thawed? Love this recipe! This was very good! cut into 1-inch pieces, or chicken breasts, In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour and salt. Thanks for the five star review and glad it was delicious with the reduced sugar! If yes, at what temperature and for how long? Glad it turned out great for you and you’ll make it again! Stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking. Hi Dee Dee, Thanks for your comment and so glad to hear you enjoyed. Hi Jennifer, Thanks for your question. Hi Shelley, Thanks for your comment. Itâs a simple sweet and sour sauce thatâs packed with the perfect balance of sweet yet sour ⦠Remove the skillet from heat (the sauce will thicken further and become sticky). I like that one of your people grounded rice to make a sub for cornmeal in thickening which is nice and in making the batter. I love this sweet and sour chicken recipe XX. I followed the recipe but I added cut up fresh pineapple chunks and bell pepper slices. Easy and it has so much flavor! Have a blessed day and hopefully you can feel great knowing everyone does use different brands and in the restaurant Industry this determines worlds of flavors and textures as well as other outcomes. I’ve made many different asian flavored dishes but haven’t done a sweet and sour chicken in ages. I made this for dinner tonight. Hi Lisa, Thanks for your question. Hi Denise, Thanks for your comment. Perfect for a weeknight dinner! I agree with making a double batch of the sauce as it could have used a touch more. My one complaint is there is too much soy sauce listed in the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce. Thank you. Sweet and sour chicken is one of the most popular Chinese recipes. This came out perfectly. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thankyou for this awesome recipe. Everyone loves sweet and sour chicken, especially children.In Indonesia, this dish is called ayam kuluyuk, or ayam asam manis.You can actually make a sweet and sour chicken without the bell pepper and pineapple ⦠Anytime you can throw away a takeout menu, that’s a step in the right direction :). The cornstarch did not stick to the chicken. I’ll def make this again! The only problem was I could not get the chicken to brown to save my soul. Tasted better than the Chinese restaurant. Hi Rachel, I wouldn’t skip it entirely – coconut aminos is a decent substitute that’s gluten-free as well. Many recipes omit these and it’s a huge mistake. You need the sweetness of pineapple salsa to counterbalance the seasoned fish. Question. So much better than takeout! Homemade sweet and sour sauce will keep 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. Some ketchups are very tart and others are already sweet so it’s good to know what kind of ketchup you used. Definitely one of my favourite recipes . Tastes even better than the restaurant version! Averie, this was really good, my husband, and kids liked it! With a few tips, you can make this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home! It comes out so much lighter and crispy. But I have everything needed to make this! The flavor profile reminds me of Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple and Sweet and Sour Asian Noodles. Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the sweet and sour sauce and continue cooking until the chicken is coated in sauce and heated through. The sauce…mmmm….loved it! This recipe looks amazing! Glad you guys loved it and I love your daughter’s quote :) As for the sticking…cornstarch can cause chicken to stick a bit (it will for me too) but you can always just add a bit more oil next time to the skillet as necessary to help prevent the sticking. Great and easy gluten free recipe. To a large ziptop bag, add the chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste, seal, and shake to coat chicken evenly. Chang’s Mongolian Beef (Copycat Recipe), Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetable Bowtie Pasta, https://www.averiecooks.com/2016/02/easy-better-takeout-chicken-fried-rice.html, https://www.averiecooks.com/2017/04/easy-better-takeout-shrimp-fried-rice.html, https://www.averiecooks.com/2017/04/p-f-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps-copycat-recipe.html, 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced, about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary, 2 green onions, sliced into thin rounds, optional for garnishing, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional for garnishing. To a small bowl, add the water, cornstarch, and stir to combine. Do you think I could skip the soy sauce and it’ll still taste good? It’s packed with fabulous flavors, and it really does only take 20 minutes to make. 2- The sauce is way too sweet and not as sour as it should be!! Hope that helps! Batter the Chicken: Whisk cornstarch, flour and salt together with egg, oil and water in a bowl (itâll be as thick as pancake batter). Excellent delivers on taste and sight will do this one over and over again. The flavours of this are amazing! Definitely making this It came out delicious! Hi Lorren, That’s awesome and thanks for your review. Stir Fry the Vegetables: Here we’re simply sautéing onions and bell peppers in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly softened. I will 100% be making this again! Add the cubed chicken pieces to the batter and coat thoroughly. Hi, good batter recipe but salt and pepper the chicken 10 minutes before and do the hour marinde time in the batter and do cook in small batches to maintain your oil temp. , I made it tonight and it was a hit should of made more sauce though, Hi Tins, Thanks for your comment and I’ll add a note about the sauce. Can you bread and cook this chicken then freeze? Let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature or up to one hour in the fridge (see note). This recipe is delicious! Set aside a wire rack and slotted spoon or mesh strainer. Putting the âsweetâ in âsweet and sour.â White Vinegar. I also steamed some broccoli and was glad I had enough to coat it as well. I also removed the chicken from the pan and sauteed red and yellow pepper, returned the chicken to the pan and then added the sauce. i wanted to try it because of the batter, which is too heavy for my tastes. The weight for two chicken thighs is approximately 200 grams or 6.5 oz. Prior to P. F. Chang’s I never ate Chinese food because in my opinion they all stunk to high heaven. So so good!! After chicken has cooked though, reduce heat to low, add the sauce, stir to coat evenly, and allow it to simmer for a minute or two. This sweet and sour chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes way better than takeout. Cut up some carrots & green peppers and lightly sauted-steamed them on their own & added to chicken at end, otherwise made exactly as directed. Soy, sesame, garlic, and more. Assemble and Serve: Add the fried chicken to the stir fry and toss to coat completely. Will add this to the recipe notes , Very good, will make again, all enjoyed it. Loved the recipe, but the oven roasting the chicken with the marninate on it didn’t work at all I would just fry it up in a wok, or cook it on a sheet pan, but no flour / corn starch mix in the overn. Thank you so much !! Is the batter supposed to stick to the chicken? I am also quite inexperienced in cooking and I was able to successfully and easily do this! Keep the great recipes coming! Super easy to make. Congrats! Add the battered chicken to the oil in batches and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy before removing to a wire rack. I tried this with pork shoulder butt. Perfect for a weeknight dinner! Thank you so much for sharing. So the diagnosis is usually either oil not hot enough or pan too crowded. We made this tonight and it was delicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I used more chicken then the recipe said because I was feeding 4 and I was ok having left overs so a little more sauce would have been good. Before cooking the chicken it’s tossed with cornstarch, which helps keep it moist, tender, juicy, and provides a very lightly ‘breaded’ exterior without actually breading it. Hi, this is a great recipe. Hi Whitney, Absolutely it’ll work just fine. Thanks for the 5 star review and it was a hit with everyone! Hi Christine, Thanks for your question and yes, the batter should definitely stick to the chicken. I use Bragg’s brand apple cider vinegar and have never had that issue but everyone’s tastes are different. thank you for saving my thursday night ! Glad you enjoyed and thanks again for this fabulous comment. For the people who complain that recipeâs donât taste good. Especially when it tastes better than what I’d get in a restaurant, it’s healthier, less expensive, and faster than calling for takeout. Read the disclosure policy here. Weeknight Sweet and Sour Chicken Without Pineapple Yummy Lil Things white sugar, corn starch, ketchup, chicken breasts, garlic salt and 6 more Sweet and Sour Chicken with Orange, Prunes and Pinenuts On dine chez Nanou The only down side….I used every pan in my house and accidentally set my pan on fire! Maintaining the correct temperature will help to keep the chicken crispy. This definitely hit the spot! Oh one other thing, I have a almost 3 year old that is autistic and he is a very picky eater, so I just gave him the fried chicken without the sauce and veggies, and he loved it. Subscribe now to learn the secret copycat recipes the restaurants don't want you to know about! We don’t like them and pineapples in our food but love traditional sweet and sour chicken. Next time I am going to prepare the chicken the same way to fry and make stir fry rice. This recipe does require a heavy batter to work properly. I added red bell peppers and pineapple chunks along with Mandarin oranges. Hi Morgan, Awesome to hear and thank for your comment! One taste normal nothing added the other just woke up taste buds in my mouth I didn’t even know I had. This recipe is truly incredible, even from my VERY picky 7 year old! Oh how I love sweet n sour chicken! . NAILED IT!!!!! What are you using as a marinade? Sorry I haven’t made this in the air fryer so can’t comment. It still didn’t brown but was cooked beautifully!! Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken — This sweet and sour chicken recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes way better than takeout. And of course we're doing this sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style - which means the chicken is chopped into bite-sized pieces, dredged in a flavourful coating then fried to crisp perfection, before being coated in that sweet and sour ⦠I even liked the chicken with no sauce. Then sauté in batches for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet. I would double it or triple it. We loved it and will be making it again. I know at P. F. Changs they serve 2 white rices. This recipe is awesome. How to Make Sweet and Sour Chicken. But such an amazing and yummy recipe! Hi Peggy, Sorry to hear that but glad it was good at least. Add to sauce pan and stir until thickened, then reduce to low heat. Remove to the rack with a slotted spoon and repeat for remaining chicken. I also didn’t have olive oil so I used vegetable oil and it tasted fine! We love sweet and sour chicken… and the 15 minutes part is a total win in my books! We love, love, love the sauce and veggies together. Yes I would say halve it then; or change vinegars. My pan is a Cuisinart. This healthy sweet and sour chicken recipe can be made with or without pineapple (your choice!) Try it and let me know…. chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper, the cornstarch (powdery fine texture like baby powder in a way) it really should stick to the chicken. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Hi, In the end, we all enjoyed it…but cleaning up was awful! I hope that helps! 2 tablespoons is ridiculous in this amount of sauce. This is the best recipe for sweet n sour chicken I’ve ever had, thank you so much! Thankyou so much your amazing. Be sure to look for pineapple in 100% juice, not syrup. It just has all the comforting elements in one bowl. Sweet and Sour Chicken AimeeSharman. Put everything in a large aluminum foil drip tray. Please do not post or republish without permission. I added some pineapple juice from the can pineapple, I did not have a yellow or white onion so I used a red onion, and I used the mini peppers that are red, yellow, and orange. Here’s which you’ll need to make the sweet and sour sauce: Batter the Chicken: Whisk cornstarch, flour and salt together with egg, oil and water in a bowl (it’ll be as thick as pancake batter). *Throws away all takeout menus*. Should I coat my chicken pieces in flour before putting in batter? . , Hi Stacey, Thanks for your review and feedback! Hi Rus, Great to hear and thanks for your comment! Third, marinate the chicken in the batter so it stays moist while the outside crispens up. This chicken is best enjoyed right away, but it’ll last up to five days in the fridge. I have made this many times and my parents and siblings LOVE it!!!!! I’ve made this a couple of times now and it’s fabulous. Hi Scott, Awesome to hear – you made my day. Hi Chantelle, Amazing to hear and great tip about the rice flour. Second, keep your oil hot at 350˚F during frying using a thermometer if necessary. Ok, this recipe is the best I’ve ever had, I’ll never have to go to another restaurant for this meal, thank you for sharing! Is it okay to not use the pineapple chunks? I served this over authentic white rice. This Sweet and Sour Chicken combines crispy chicken with chunks of onion, bell pepper and pineapple in a sticky homemade sauce. I am definitely keeping this recipe at the top of my list to make again. Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad this evening impressed your teenagers! Easy to make and thoroughly delicious ! Turned out delicious. Made an insane beer-battered cod. Best of all, itâs easy to make at home! My kids love it and I make it two time in a week! A winner which I will make again – may even try it with pork or shrimp next time. That’s what home cooking is all about! I went to the store bought all the ingredients. But OMG P. F. Changs is the only Chinese restaurant that I walked into first of all and secondly it was like bring on the menu, the aromas inside were oh so delicious smelling. And served with white rice. Thai Coconut Chicken Stir Fry – Chicken, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and carrots simmered in a rich coconut milk broth that’s irresistible! Canned Pineapple. Iâm all about a 15-minute dinner. Your email address will not be published. My Favorite Easy Chicken Recipes are ALL HERE. Hi Robyn, Yes you can but make sure it’s covered with plastic wrap. Add the pineapple to the pan followed by the sauce ingredients: garlic, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. The homemade sweet and sour sauce coats the chicken beautifully and really makes this dish what it is. Managed to save it with a stir fry though and it came out pretty decent! white vinegar, chicken breasts, white sugar, corn starch, corn starch and 6 more. This was amazing, I added garlic and onion powder to the flower and chicken. The brands lol. Can I marinate the chicken over night in the fridge? Thanks, Averie! Really tasty and impressed my teenagers!! Glad you liked it! Made this recipe for the family tonight. Donât skip the onions. Sooooo good!!!!! Kids were impressed and took seconds too. Stir until thickened. Hope that helps! This is hardly a 15 minute and done but it is well worth the time and effort. Perfect for soaking up the sauce! Same with the sauce could that be made and frozen? This looks stinking amazing- and I cannot believe how easy it is! // My mum always made this with chicken wings in the crock pot. Bring to a simmer and give it a taste test, adding sugar and vinegar to get the balance to your liking. The sauce is amazing–I haven’t had sweet and sour in a while and it was a delicious “re-introduction”, so to speak! Hi Evelyn, Thanks for your question. This is delicious!!!!!!!! Enjoy! Can you skip the vegetables and pineapple and it still taste like sweet and sour chicken? Chicken is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just before serving time, heat in the oven for 15 minutes at 300 degrees F. Pour the sauce over top, toss and serve party style! Many thanks Chef Witser for setting the record straight on these important nuances of cooking this dish. Hi Alice, So great to hear and thanks for your feedback. The sweet and sour chicken was amazing. Above all after frying letting the oil residue drain on rack is the best way to eliminate sogginess. Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple and Peppers and delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce.We like to eat this Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice noodles or fluffy cooked rice. But honestly unless I’m cooking eggs I don’t use nonstick skillets much! This sweet and sour chicken without pineapple is more on the sweet side than the sour side. Sweet and Sour sauce can also be frozen for longer storage. Even my husband fell in love. Healthy Sweet & Sour Chicken â This homemade sweet and sour chicken recipe is made lighter and healthier, with all the same delicious flavors we love in the classic! nice because it being served over rice is a double touch. Images and text on this website are copyright protected. It’s kid-approved and we find even picky eaters love it! We loved it. :), Glad this was really good and that it saved your Thursday night dinner :). Thanks for the 5 star review and I’m glad it’s one of your top 5 recipes! Total life saver! Cheap and very tasty! Was very good. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for your comment! But you can play around with it and see what you can get away with. loved this recipe averie! Thank you for this recipe!!! and an easy homemade sauce instead of bottled! I definitely be making this again for my family and company. Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe. & Family loved the it so much. {Gluten Free Adaptable} Sweet and sour chicken is probably THE most popular Chinese dish. Sweet and Sour Pork Sliders Going My Wayz. © TIPBUZZ. Serve it in rice bowls for a quick weeknight dinner. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Thanks. See you soon on the site! Hi Mike, Thanks for your comment. Fry the chicken in a skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil (no need to deep fry!). Should I dip the chicken pieces in flour first, then marinate in batter? Here are a few tips to ensure your chicken turns out crispy. Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it was amazing and you’ll make it again! Thanks for the recipe . Weeknight Sweet and Sour Chicken Without Pineapple Yummy Lil Things. SO yummy, everyone loved it! I wouldn’t suggest it, as the chicken will become soggy in a crockpot. You may have to help ‘pack it on’ a little bit by pressing from the outside of the baggie but it’s not much and should easily stick to the moist raw chicken. Wow amazing recipe! You want boneless, skinless thighs though. Please read the disclosure policy. Hope that helps! Hi Synovia, Thanks and glad to hear! It’s delicious! In a small bowl whisk together the 1 tablespoon corn starch and cold water until dissolved. Hope that helps! I have family coming to stay and want to make it up for about 15 of us. Restaurant-style crispy juicy sweet and sour chicken without deep frying or a wok! Whoopsies! I really haven’t experimented with any of those things so cannot give concrete feedback. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired before serving. The oil was spirting everywhere, and it got hot oil on my arms and some on my face. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and stir to coat evenly. You talk about marinading the chicken for an hour in the fridge. Garnish with optional sesame seeds and serve immediately. When cooking this recipe its amazing however the kind of ketchup you use determines your sweetness and sourness balance. Made this today. Next time, I will use 3/4 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup flour (not 1-1/2 c) like I do when I make Chinese Lemon Chicken. Did you check the oil temperature? Hi Amelia, Thanks for that – made my day! I used 1/4 cup sugar and it tasted just fine and still had a reasonable consistency, no need for that much sugar! Due to stay-at-home requirements I have been craving Chinese. You knocked this one out of the park, Averie. Especially when it tastes better than what Iâd get in a restaurant, itâs healthier, less expensive, and faster than calling for takeout. Will keep your point about the sauce in mind too. All of these ingredients are in the most basic pantry! Fry the Chicken: Heat the oil to 350˚F in a skillet or deep fryer (if the oil is not hot enough, the chicken will become soggy). Skip the battering and let the chicken pieces sit out of the fridge for 15 minutes to prevent sticking. Better than take out . The sauce will probably work fine, when made ahead, but the chicken could loose the crispness. Hi Luella, So happy to hear that and thanks for your feedback!! Try the recipe with a cane sugar vs a granulated sugar or Heinz ketchup vs hunts ketchup its a world of a difference in just the sauce alone lol. This is your kinda food! Hi Seema, Thanks for your question. Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Thanks for your question! but it has a very strong vinegar taste. It was perfect!! Tried the baking option and it didn’t quite come out right. Because we were in a hurry, I chose to simply stir fry the chicken without a coating and with other ingredients and finish with my sweet and sour sauce. My mom used to make a pork version but I’d like chicken SO MUCH better. Can I substitute cornstarch for arrowroot? What’s not to love? He never wants to try anything different that I want to cook and is very hard to please. I’m so glad you loved it and yes the sauce…so good! If skillet seems dry while cooking, add an additional tablespoon or two of oil as necessary. Definitely a new favourite dish in our house! DIRECTIONS. Will I still get the nice crispy texture if I bake the battered chicken, or will it get all soggy feeling? Baking is less cripsy than deep frying, but it’s still tasty. The dish comes complete with crispy fried chicken cubes with mouthwatering sweet and sour ⦠OMG ! (didn’t leave any burns, but didn’t feel too good. My family thanks you. It’s a simple sweet and sour sauce that’s packed with the perfect balance of sweet yet sour Asian flavors. Hi Tracey, Thanks for your comment! Season with salt and pepper. But this version is healthier and even faster than takeout! The Best Sweet And Sour Pork Without Pineapple Recipes on Yummly | Sweet And Sour Pork, Sweet And Sour Pork, Sweet And Sour Pork ... chicken broth, apple cider, balsamic vinegar, apple jelly, boneless pork chops. Required fields are marked *. Hmmmmmm! I would add less apple cider vinegar and garlic next time. However, I had a hard time with the cornstarch. I loved that this wasn’t breaded and was quick and easy! Defrost and add to the sauce when defrosted? chinese sweet and sour chicken, sweet and sour chicken, sweet n sour chicken, sweet sour chicken. Ok great to hear that it worked fine for you with less! I haven’t made this yet but I intend to and soon. Chang’s Mongolian Beef (Copycat Recipe) — Make the restaurant favorite at home in 20 minutes! Will it still work? You can make it ahead, but the tradeoff is that it’ll be soggier especially after reheating. I had two large chicken breasts and large red and green bell peppers so I did double the sauce recipe but not the thickening part. I'm so glad you've found my site! I added orange juice to the sauce. Ingredients to prepare sweet and sour chicken. Honestly white rice is one of those things that I don’t think much about and just make it. Maybe next time be a little more assertive in squishing it around in the baggie with your fingers from the outside to help it stick more. There recipe doesn’t make enough sauce. My house smelled like a Chinese restaurant all evening and it was heavenly. (The consistency should be thick like pancake batter.). I didn’t have cornstarch (UK cornflour) so I used ground rice which I further blended instead. The sticky sweet and sour sauce makes it tangy and totally addictive! Thanks for the five star review and I’m glad you enjoyed this! Batter on chicken takes to long to brown therefore causing your chicken to over cook. This is just the recipe I’m looking for, for my daughter’s asian themed birthday party. Hi Changa, Glad to hear and thanks for your comment! You must have read my mind. Hi Laura, Great to hear that and thanks for your feedback! Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken – The easiest peanut chicken ever and your slow cooker does all the work! Let that bubble away for a few minutes until it thickens up. Healthy, easy, 20 minute meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! I know what you mean about staying at home lol. Let me know how it goes! Someone told me the batter sticks better to Floured chicken. I know that when you place the chicken in the sauce the crust will not be as crispy but this recipe just gets really soggy and feels weird while biting. Is Sweet and Sour Sauce Gluten Free? What drew my attention to this recipe were the pineapple and onions in the sauce. 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