Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Marinate in the rice wine and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables: mince the garlic clove, peel and cut the cucumber into thin slices, and cut the red pepper into cubes. Chop the baby carrots. Bring a large pot of water to boil and blanch the carrots in the boiling water. Drain.
  3. In a small saucepan, add the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and keep warm.
  4. To deep-fry the chicken: Preheat 3 cups of oil to 350 - 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While waiting for the oil to heat, brush the chicken cubes with the beaten egg and dip in the potato starch to cover. Deep-fry the dredged chicken pieces in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the wok. Deep-fry for 3 - 4 minutes until the chicken turns golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. To deep-fry the chicken a second time if desired: bring the oil temperature up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Deep-fry the chicken in batches, until the chicken turns brown. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Drain all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. When oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry briefly. Add the carrots. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the red peppers. Add the cucumber or save to use as a garnish. Bring the sauce back up to a boil and add to the wok, mixing with the vegetables. Add the chicken. Heat through and serve over rice. Garnish with the cucumber if desired.
  7. *Cornstarch can be substituted for the potato starch.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 614.39 Kcal (2572 kJ)
Calories from fat 546.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.73g 93%
Cholesterol 42.76mg 14%
Sodium 149.09mg 6%
Potassium 224.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.64g 4%
Sugars 5.09g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 8.96g 18%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 18.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.48 Kcal (1446 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.15g 93%
Cholesterol 24.04mg 14%
Sodium 83.83mg 6%
Potassium 126.35mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.98g 4%
Sugars 2.86g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 3%
Protein 5.04g 18%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 15%
Calcium 10.5mg 2%

* 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

  • 17.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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