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Sweet and Sour Chicken

July 23, 2020 24 Comments

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This make-at-home Sweet and Sour Chicken is a tangy dish that never, ever disappoints! It’s better than takeout!

Overhead photo of Sweet and Sour Chicken in a white skillet

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Cuisine. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make The Beach House Kitchen possible.

I have been dying to share this recipe and video guys!

This Sweet and Sour Chicken is the fourth recipe in a series of six that I’ve created with the help of my good friends from Tony Chachere’s and it’s absolutely delicious. You’ll have no problem whatsoever giving up takeout and making this drool-worthy dish at home. Guaranteed!

Their newest line of salad dressings continues to knock my socks off.

No need to stop solely at topping your salads with them. They’ve got endless possibilities!

If you missed my Tony’s Baked Cheeseburger Sliders you seriously NEED to check them out. The secret ingredient was Tony’s French Dressing for the special sauce, which makes them absolute winners!

And back in March I shared some totally tasty Chicken Skewers with a Bacon Ranch Coleslaw using their Ranch Dressing. Perfect for your summer grilling menu. If you’ve never thought to add ranch dressing to your coleslaw, it’s a game changer. Tony’s Ranch Dressing is a flavorful blend of rich buttermilk and peppercorns. It turns regular old cole slaw into a flavor-packed side.

Years ago, I tried a sweet and sour chicken that a good friend made using a French dressing and I loved it. So I knew if I used Tony’s French Dressing to create a sweet and sour sauce, it would not disappoint.

Talk about a simple sauce that’s low on effort and ingredients, yet packed with tremendous flavor! This is one dish I can’t wait for you folks to try!

Over the last few months, most of us have been spending more time at home cooking in the kitchen instead of dining out. It’s easy to enjoy delicious meals at home with pantry staples and fresh, healthy veggies without breaking the bank.

This Sweet and Sour Chicken uses simple, budget friendly ingredients. It’s a hearty dinner that’s sure to satisfy.

You’ll toss the chicken in cornstarch, then egg and flour before you fry it until it’s golden brown. Then you’ll sauté the red and green bell peppers and onions just until crisp before adding the sauce and the sweet, juicy pineapple chunks along with the crispy chicken.

This dish is sure to tickle your taste buds and please everyone at the table. Enjoy!

Check out the VIDEO below to see how to prepare this SUPER scrumptious dish for your family!

A Few Cook’s Notes for Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe:

I love my veggies crisp, so I only sauté them for 2-3 minutes.

We enjoy our sweet and sour chicken with a side of white rice and a little sprinkle of sesame seeds.


5 from 10 votes
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This Sweet and Sour Chicken is a tangy, delicious dish that's better than takeout!

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chicken, Tony Chachere's, French Dressing
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 797 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Tony Chachere's French Dressing
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into one-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium, yellow onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 8-oz. can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds, for sprinkling, if desired
Instructions
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for sweet and sour sauce. Whisk together until well blended. Set aside.

Chicken
  1. Add cornstarch to a large plastic storage bag. Add chunks of chicken and toss until well coated.

  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the three eggs to a small bowl and whisk. Add the flour to another small bowl. First dip the chicken pieces into the egg and then into the flour. Add some of the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping each piece halfway thru, until cooked through and lightly browned. Continue to cook until all chicken pieces have been cooked, adding more vegetable oil as needed. Remove all chicken with tongs to a large platter.

  4. Add the red and green bell pepper chunks and onions to the skillet and cook until just crisp, about 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add the sweet and sour sauce and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken and pineapple and toss until well coated. Cook until the sauce is thickened.

  5. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately. I like to serve with steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 248mg83%
Sodium 1360mg59%
Potassium 907mg26%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 1513IU30%
Vitamin C 66mg80%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    July 23, 2020 at 7:12 am

    What a unique way to use dressing! And talk about delicious! No need for takeaway when there’s this. Looks scrumptious, Mary Ann! Pinned :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Thanks Dawn! I love Tony’s French dressing! Hope you give the recipe a try!

      Reply
  2. 2pots2cook says

    July 23, 2020 at 7:33 am

    Perfect time saver ! I wonder if there will be post corona Europe shipments. Will definitely try to get some :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Hope you get a chance to try it Davorka!

      Reply
  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    July 23, 2020 at 10:18 am

    What a clever idea! I love sweet and sour chicken and I love the idea of making it at home. If there are any leftovers this would be perfect for packing in my lunch too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Perfect for leftovers too Kathy! The sauce is totally delicious and so easy!

      Reply
  4. Natasha says

    July 23, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    I’m loving how you used Tony’s French dressing in here! So creative. I bet it tastes amazing.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      It’s so good Natasha! Tom couldn’t stop eating it!

      Reply
  5. Marissa says

    July 23, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Whoa. This looks incredible, Mary Ann. Using the dressing makes this recipe so easy. I’ll be looking for Tony’s French dressing next time I go to the grocery store!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 23, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      It’s fabulous Marissa. And so is their Italian and Ranch. Hope you give this one a go!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 23, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    I absolutely LOVE sweet and sour chicken, but I’ve never made it with French dressing! I bet it tastes amazing!!!! I mean, if it tastes HALF as good as it looks, it’s gonna knock my socks off! I can’t wait to make this! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      You’d really enjoy it Chey! Tom couldn’t stop eating it! Thanks so much for pinning and hope you give the recipe a try.

      Reply
  7. Leigh Ann says

    July 23, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    We love this French dressing so much! Such a creative way to use it too! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Leigh Ann!

      Reply
  8. Leanne says

    July 24, 2020 at 10:07 am

    It’s been a long time since I had sweet and sour chicken. But we’ve been cooking a lot more at home these last few months so I’ll have to add this to the list. Using the dressing is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy it Leanne!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    July 24, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Love sweet and sour chicken and yours looks perfect! Such a great way to make it easy, too, which is always good :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! The Tony’s French Dressing makes it so easy and gives it a special zesty flavor!

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    July 24, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    I already know we’re all going to love this one – sweet and sour flavors are the actual best! Saving and making asap! :) Happy weekend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      I can’t wait to see how y’all like it Katherine!

      Reply
  11. Laura says

    July 26, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    I love Sweet ‘n’ Sour dishes, Mary Ann! I’ve used ketchup to make sweet/sour sauce, but of course, French Dressing must be so much tastier! What a great idea! I love this idea, going to have to give it a whirl! Yum!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 26, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      It’s such a tasty dish Laura! Hope you give the recipe a try. Tony’s dressings are so delicious and their French works wonderful here.

      Reply
  12. Alice Choi says

    July 27, 2020 at 7:26 am

    Love this sweet and sour chicken! We love Tony Chachere’s!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      July 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Thanks so much Alice. So do we. This is an easy, flavorful dish that is a winner, winner, chicken dinner!

      Reply

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