Best Sweet Sour Chicken Nuggets Recipes

SWEET-SOUR CHICKEN NUGGETS

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"Everyone loves this meal, particularly our grandchildren," says Arlene Best of East Ridge, Tennessee. Frozen breaded chicken and canned pineapple make this dish a snap to prepare, and its sweet tangy taste keeps them asking for more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup pancake syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
20 pieces breaded chicken nuggets, thawed
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm. Add the broth, syrup, vinegar and soy sauce to the skillet; bring to a boil., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually add to broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add chicken nuggets; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and sauteed vegetables; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN NUGGETS

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Homemade chicken nuggets are better than any store-bought version could ever be. With the simple special sauce, these appetizers work well for special occasions and every day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

In a bowl or plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and lemon-pepper seasoning. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and toss to coat., Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken for about 5 minutes or until juices run clear. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; stir until heated through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN NUGGETS

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This dish is made with frozen breaded chicken nuggets and it's a snap to whip up.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 to 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 can(s) 14oz. can chicken broth
1/4 c cider vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 can(s) 8oz. pineapple chunks
2 to 3 Tbsp cornstarch
2 1/2 c frozen chicken nuggets, thawed
hot cooked rice
1/2 c pancake syrup

Steps:

1. In a skillet, heat oil to medium heat and saute green pepper and onion until crisp tender. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, pancake syrup, vinegar, and soy sauce to the skillet; bring to a boil.
2. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice and set pineapple aside. Combine cornstarch and the reserved juice and blend until smooth. Gradually add to broth mixture.
3. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken nuggets and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and sauteed vegetables and heat through. Serve over rice. 4 servings.