Sweet and Sour Chicken - a classic Chinese recipe you can make in your own home, with tender pieces of chicken thigh, fresh vegetables and pineapple in a delicious sauce. Show
Stove Top Sweet and Sour Chicken RecipeThere are usually two types of sweet and sour chicken most of us our used to and that is Sweet and Sour Balls which tenders to be just chunks of meat in a thick batter served with a very red vibrant sweet and sour sauce and then there is the unbattered version that often comes with vegetables and pineapple. Both are popular choices, but when healthy eating the thick battered kind is probably one we want to keep for special occasions. Here in North America they even do a cross between the too, which is meat in a really crispy battered coating and tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with vegetables. This recipe is of course the unbattered version and you will be surprised with just how delicious the sauce on this lightened up version. Infact my family can't tell the difference. Sweet and Sour Sauce RecipeIf you was to go looking for a sweet and sour sauce recipe right now, you would find so many variations. Some with ketchup, some without, some with soy sauce some without, some using pineapple some with just vegetables. This recipe is the sweet and sour sauce I am used to from a Chinese and always always with pineapple. I know for some that sweet and savoury is just a no. But this recipe is called Sweet and Sour for a reason. To lighten up the sauce and reduce some calories that come from lots of sugar, I instead use crushed tomatoes and a brown sugar replacement (swerve or sukrin are my favourite brands) in place of any sugar. Usually you need real sugar to get a glossy thickened sauce. But instead of the sugar I go for some cornstarch (cornflour). It works perfectly. On Slimming World when fruit is cooked it should be synned, but for this recipe I don't bother. The pineapple is added in at the very last minute and is not on the heat for long. Call me a rebel if you like. By all means synned it as cooked fruit if you want to. Best Chicken for Sweet and Sour ChickenI use chicken thighs, I just prefer them in dishes like this where they stay nice and tender and don't over cook too quickly. I also find they absorb so much more flavour. I buy boneless skinless chicken thighs and remove any extra visible fat to keep them as lean as possible. If you prefer to use chicken breast, then you can make the swap, but be careful of not overcooking it, which is very easy to do in dishes like this. Can I use other Proteins?Of course, I love large king prawns in this sauce with vegetables. You don't even need to cook them first. I just drop them raw into the sauce and let them cook in the sauce. Pork is another good substitute, I would definitely lightly brown it first and again if using a really lean cut but careful of not overcooking. Can I use a different sweetener?I use either Sukrin Brown Sugar replacement or Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement in this recipe. Both are Erythritol based sweeteners and really are the closest in taste to real sugar I have found without the added calories. If you are using a different sweetener, just be aware that the taste may differ, some sweeteners do have a not very pleasant strong aftertaste. Also check the measurements of the sweetener you are using as not all are equal in the ratio you use. Some are much sweeter in taste and only require a much smaller amount to be used. Sukrin and Swerve can generally be used like for like in measurement to real sugar. Sides for Sweet and Sour ChickenWondering what sides to serve with this sweet and sour chicken? I usually just go for some plain cooked rice, keeping it nice and simple. But it is also delicious with this Egg Fried Rice Recipe or if I want a low carb option then I serve with this Roasted Cauliflower Rice. There are plenty of vegetables in the dish, so I don't both with extra vegetables, but any stir fried vegetables would be a great addition. Cabbage, broccoli, beansprouts etc. More Chinese Fakeaway RecipesLooking for some other Chinese Fakeaway recipes? Check out these:
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Nutrition InformationYield 4 Serving Size 1 SERVING Nutritional information, syn values, points etc are an estimate and is to be used for informational purposes only. Ingredients can vary greatly from brand to brand and therefore it would be impossible to give accurate information. It is always advised that you calculate by the ingredients you use. Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram © Siobhan (Slimming Eats) Cuisine: Chinese / Category: Main Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” Check Legal section, for Full Disclaimer, Disclosure and Privacy Policy. How many calories are in sweet n sour chicken?Nutrition Facts
There are 1765 calories in a 1 order (706.000g) serving size of Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken. The calorie breakdown is 46% fat, 38% carbs, and 16% protein.
How many SYNS is sweet and sour sauce?Sweet and Sour Sauce (3 Syns)
Is sweet and sour chicken fattening?Sweet and sour sauce is a tangy, syrupy sauce named in Chinese culture for the combination of sweet (tomato sauce or pineapple) and sour (vinegar). It's commonly used on chicken or pork, and then deep-fried. While sweet and sour dishes themselves can be high in calories and saturated fat, the sauce is not the culprit.
Is sweet and sour chicken high in fat?An order of sweet and sour chicken contains about 89 grams of fat, of which 13.5 grams are saturated. Ten percent or less of your daily calories should come from saturated fats. That's about 20 grams if you follow a 2,000-calorie diet, so the order of sweet and sour chicken has 68 percent of that daily limit.
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