Best Sweet Sassy Stirfry Recipes

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EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY



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Sweet, sticky, easy to make, this Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry is perfect to serve over rice or noodles and is kid-friendly as it is not spicy and made without deep-frying. The dish comes together in 30 minutes!

Provided by Julia | The Yummy Bowl

Categories     Main Course

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large chicken breasts (medium chunks, or cubed)
3 tbsp cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste
1 small bell pepper (yellow, cut into 1 ½ inch chunks)
1 small bell pepper (red, cut into 1 ½ inch chunks)
1 medium yellow/brown onion (cut into 1 ½ inch chunks)
½ cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
1-2 tbsp scallion for garnish (thinly sliced)
1-2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
1-2 small hot peppers (thinly sliced for garnish)
Vegetable oil for cooking
⅔ cup granulated sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tbsp soy sauce (low sodium, gluten free)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
¼ cup ketchup (make sure it's gluten free)
1 1/2 tsp honey
1 tsp ginger (grated or paste)

Steps:

  • Sweet and Sour sauce. In a small saucepan add oil over medium heat and saute garlic and ginger for about 1 minute. Stir in sugar, vinegar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water and pour the mixture into the saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until the sweet and sour sauce starts thickening. Set aside.
  • Chicken prep. In a medium bowl add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the cornstarch. Make sure all the chicken pieces are covered in cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Stir fry. In a large skillet or wok over medium to high heat add 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil and cook the chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes.) Remove from pan and set aside in a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • In the same skillet add vegetables, cook for few minutes until they get almost tender and throw in the pineapple. Stir well and return the chicken to the pan, pour the sauce on top. Stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Taste the sauce for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve with scallions, sesame seeds, and rice, noodles, or another favorite side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN III



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This version of the Asian-style favorite includes carrots, bell pepper, garlic and pineapple. The requisite soy sauce and vinegar add the sour to the sweet, and voila! Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Provided by VINEYIS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup sliced green bell pepper
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup carrot strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot and garlic and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and soy sauce and mix together; pour mixture into the skillet, along with the pineapple and liquid, vinegar, sugar and ginger. Stir together and bring to a full boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 603 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SWEET AND SOUR STIR FRY



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Tofu stars in this sweet and sassy vegetarian stir-fry.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
3/4 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
4 cups hot cooked rice
Sunflower nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger and pineapple juice. Place tofu in small glass or plastic bowl. Pour juice mixture over tofu; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove tofu from marinade; reserve marinade. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water.
  • Heat sesame oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add pineapple, tofu and bell pepper; gently stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture into reserved marinade; pour into wok. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and cook 2 minutes. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

SWEET & SASSY STIRFRY



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"Sweet and sassy" because the sauce adds some sweet heat and tart and tangy flavors to the variety of veggies and noodles. Depending on your tastebuds and the heat your chili sauce packs, feel free to add some hot sauce or red pepper flakes to give it an extra punch! Enjoy!

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 tablespoons ponzu sauce, lime citrus dressing and sauce
8 ounces rice noodles
2 tablespoons oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped
3/4 lb green cabbage, cored and rough chopped
5 red radishes, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
1 cup carrot, shredded
5 green onions, sliced on the diagonal
3 eggs, beaten
4 sprigs cilantro
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine sweet chili sauce, ketchup, and Ponzu sauce. Mix well and set aside.
  • Prep rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside when ready.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add ginger and garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Add cabbage and radishes. Stirfry about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add green bell pepper, carrots, and green onion, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Transfer veggies from skillet to a large bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and add beaten eggs. Scramble until set. Add eggs to bowl containing veggies.
  • Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer. Toss in noodles, veggies, and eggs, and warm through, mixing well.
  • Divide into four bowls to serve. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

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