Main Dishes
January 09, 2013
Calories
1522
Sodium
4061mg
169% DV
Fat
40g
63% DV
Protein
28g
56% DV
Carbs
271g
92% DV
Fiber
11g
47% DV
Sweet and Sour Chicken
90
We adapted this recipe from my Mom’s friend, Dianne and combined it with a similar recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. It was delicious, even my kids loved it! This is BY FAR the best homemade sweet and sour chicken recipe I have ever had. The sauce is awesome– just as good if not better than any restaurant! Try it and see for yourself. You will want this recipe in your regular dinner rotation!
2 lbs. chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 c. cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
2-3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
SAUCE:
3/4 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar (white vinegar works too)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1-2 tsp. chili paste (optional.. gives it a little kick)
3/4 c. cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
2-3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
SAUCE:
3/4 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar (white vinegar works too)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1-2 tsp. chili paste (optional.. gives it a little kick)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch then dip in beaten egg. Heat oil in frying pan. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned (doesn't...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
1522
Sodium
4061mg
169% DV
Fat
40g
63% DV
Protein
28g
56% DV
Carbs
271g
92% DV
Fiber
11g
47% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
27g
135%
Polysaturated Fat
5g
32%
Monosaturated Fat
8g
55%
Cholesterol
48mg
16%
Sodium
4061mg
169%
Potassium
1295mg
37%
Protein
28g
56%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
11g
47%
Sugar
83g
167%
Vitamin A
889IU
17%
Vitamin B6
5mg
273%
Vitamin C
62mg
104%
Calcium
128mg
12%
Iron
4mg
26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
