Beth's Best Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Beth's Best Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Directions:

  1. To make the chicken: Cut the chicken into bit size nuggets.
  2. Mix the egg, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and white pepper in a glass or plastic bowl.
  3. Mix in the chicken chunks, stir and cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Refridgerate for at least 20 minutes, I often do overnight.
  5. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet to about 350 degrees F.
  6. Mix 1/2 Cup flour, 1/2 Cup water, 1/4 Cup cornstarch, 1 Tbs. oil, salt, and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda for the breading into the bowl with the chicken and marinade.
  7. DO NOT DRAIN OFF THE MARINADE!
  8. Mix until well coated!
  9. Fry these pieces a few at a time until all are golden brown.
  10. Drain off the chicken on paper towels.
  11. Set chicken aside and keep warm.
  12. I usually put it in the oven at a very low temperature.
  13. For the Sauce: Drain and chop all veggies for the sauce at this time.
  14. Set aside, but keep handy.
  15. Heat 1 1/4 Cup sugar, 1 Cup chicken broth, 3/4 Cup rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbs. oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 2 cloves garlic to boiling.
  16. Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup COLD water in a seperate container.
  17. Make sure it is smooth.
  18. Stir into chicken broth mixture.
  19. Cook and stir about 10- 15 seconds.
  20. By this time it should be thickening.
  21. Stir in veggies and pineapple.
  22. Heat to boiling once again to get the veggies and pineapple tender.
  23. Pour over chicken or serve on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 557 Kcal (2332 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.04g 23%
Cholesterol 161.06mg 54%
Sodium 1318.66mg 55%
Potassium 940.46mg 20%
Total Carbs 58.27g 19%
Sugars 31.47g 126%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Protein 50.7g 101%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 9.8mg 54%
Calcium 66.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.34 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 23%
Cholesterol 31.62mg 54%
Sodium 258.86mg 55%
Potassium 184.61mg 20%
Total Carbs 11.44g 19%
Sugars 6.18g 126%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 11%
Protein 9.95g 101%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 54%
Calcium 13mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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