Sweet and Sour Pepper-Cherry Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb chicken breasts , strips or 1 lb chicken breast tenders
1/2 tsp onion powder , to taste
salt
1 egg, beaten
5 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 (16 oz) can pitted dark sweet cherries , liquid reserved
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 green onions, sliced (for garnish ) (optional)

Directions:

Combine cornstarch, onion powder, black pepper and allspice in a plastic zipper bag.
Dip chicken strips in beaten egg, then shake in bag with cornstarch, to coat.
Pan-fry in a large skillet until fully cooked and golden, about 10 minutes, turning once.
Combine syrup from cherries, water, sugar, white vinegar and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to boil.
Whisk 1 tbsp.
Cornstarch with a little water to dissolve it evenly (this step is VERY important), then add to syrup mixture.
Simmer together, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, then stir in cherries until heated through.
Pour sauce over chicken strips and garnish with green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	630.59 Kcal (2640 kJ)
Calories from fat	312.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.78g	54%
Cholesterol	116.54mg	39%
Sodium	1224.64mg	51%
Potassium	409.21mg	9%
Total Carbs	54.1g	18%
Sugars	15g	60%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	10%
Protein	24.97g	50%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	58.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.35 Kcal (906 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.93g	54%
Cholesterol	39.98mg	39%
Sodium	420.17mg	51%
Potassium	140.4mg	9%
Total Carbs	18.56g	18%
Sugars	5.15g	60%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	10%
Protein	8.57g	50%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	20.1mg	6%

* 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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