Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Jamaican Style
Make dinner tonight a flavor adventure with our sweet and sour chicken recipe Jamaican style. Try it now!
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Pot
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Deep skillet
- Serving plates
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast skinless and boneless
- ½ cup pineapple
- 1 pc. bell pepper
- 2 ⅙ cups water
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp. granulated white sugar
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 pc. egg
- ½ tsp. egg
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- Chop the pineapple and bell pepper into even cubes.
- Combine 1 cup of water, pineapple juice, vinegar, and sugar in a pot. Warm the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Once boiled, cover the pot and take it off the heat.
- Add 1 tbsp. cornstarch and ⅙ cup of water in a small bowl and whisk. Incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the pineapple mixture and continuously stir until it is slightly thickened.
- In a wide bowl, combine flour, 1 tbsp. of oil, the remaining 1 tbsp. of cornstarch, egg, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 cup of water while whisking vigorously until you get a thick batter.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and glaze.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a shallow skillet. Add the chicken and fry until nicely golden.
- After frying, remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a plate.
- Divide the cooked chicken, bell pepper, and pineapple onto serving plates.
- Drizzle the hot sweet and sour sauce over.
Video
Notes
- For optimal flavor and texture, marinate the chicken in a blend of spices and seasonings to infuse it with flavor and make it more tender. Marinating the chicken for at least an hour or preferably overnight is recommended for the best outcome.
- To ensure perfectly crispy and evenly cooked chicken, it's important to fry it in batches and avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- If you want to increase the fiber content of the dish, consider including vegetables such as carrots or broccoli. Chop and serve them on the side to complement the sweet and sour chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe Jamaican Style
Amount per Serving
Calories
421
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
141
mg
6
%
Potassium
501
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
61
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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