Classic Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 egg
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
oil for frying
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
sweet-and-sour sauce:
2 jars (10 oz each) sweet-and-sour sauce
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
hot cooked rice

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, egg, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Dip chicken into batter. Fry in oil, a few pieces at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweet-and-sour sauce, carrots, green pepper, onion and pineapple. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and sauce with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.38 Kcal (3062 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.66g	7%
Cholesterol	107.95mg	36%
Sodium	1038.75mg	43%
Potassium	810.18mg	17%
Total Carbs	132.06g	44%
Sugars	6.09g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	9%
Protein	35.31g	71%
Vitamin C	28.4mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	148.9mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.81 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.91g	7%
Cholesterol	21.08mg	36%
Sodium	202.82mg	43%
Potassium	158.19mg	17%
Total Carbs	25.79g	44%
Sugars	1.19g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	9%
Protein	6.89g	71%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	29.1mg	15%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

14.6

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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