James Martin Sweet And Sour Chicken

James Martin’s Sweet and Sour Chicken is a symphony of flavors juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and an exotic blend of herbs and spices in a delectable sweet and tangy sauce. Improve your cooking skills dramatically in just 20 minutes!

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• James Martin Coq Au Vin Recipe
• James Martin Potato Gratin
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe:

• Crispy Perfection: The gluten-free sr flour coating ensures the chicken is irresistibly crispy.
• Flavor Fusion: A harmonious blend of soy, honey, and a touch of sherry creates a rich and balanced sweet-and-sour sauce.
• Vibrant Veggie Mix: Colorful peppers, onions, and pineapple add both visual appeal and a delightful crunch.
• Quick and Easy: With straightforward steps, you can whip up this gourmet dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

❓ What Is James Martin’s Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe?

James Martin’s Sweet and Sour Chicken is a gastronomic feast, including gluten-free rice flour-coated chicken doused in a tasty sweet and tangy sauce and served with a rainbow of colorful vegetables. The perfect blend of convenience, adaptability, and flavor.

🍗 James Martin Sweet And Sour Chicken Ingredients

• 700g chicken breast fillets sliced lengthways
• 200g gluten-free sr flour
• 150ml cider

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
• 100ml tomato ketchup
• 100ml chicken stock
• 1 tbs sherry
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic peeled and grated
• 3cm ginger peeled and grated

Vegetables

• 1 tbsp veg oil
• 1 red pepper diced
• 1 green pepper diced
• ½ pineapple diced
• 1 onion peeled and diced

To serve:

• 4 spring onions sliced
• 1 small bunch coriander
• Boiled rice
• Veg oil for frying

🍛 How To Make James Martin Sweet And Sour Chicken

1. In a large basin mix the flour and cider. Toss the chicken in the coating and deep fry it for 2-3 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius before draining.
2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and the onions and peppers. Fry for 3 minutes before adding the pineapple and stirring to warm it through.
3. Preheat a large, nonstick pan. Simmer for 4–5 minutes after bringing the soy, honey, ketchup, sherry, and stock to a boil. Combine the cornflour and stir to thicken.
4. Return to a boil, stir in the chicken and vegetables, and serve in bowls garnished with scallions and cilantro. Serve over rice.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Perfect Prep: Slice chicken evenly and coat in gluten-free sr flour for that ideal crispy texture.
• Saucy Success: Balance sweet and sour elements in the sauce for a flavor-packed punch.
• Veggie Variety: Embrace the colorful trio of peppers, onions, and pineapple for a vibrant and crunchy mix.
• Swift Stir-Fry: Quick frying of veggies ensures they’re tender yet still have a delightful crunch.

🍘 What Goes Well With Sweet And Sour Chicken?

Accompany sweet and sour chicken with a variety of sides such as brown rice, egg rolls, chicken wings, french fries, gluten-free bread, sautéed veggies, candied yams, prawn toast, scallion pancakes, and cucumber salad.

🎚 How To Store Leftover Sweet And Sour Chicken?

• In The Fridge: Leftover sweet and sour chicken can be preserved in the fridge for 3 to 4 days when placed in a tightly sealed container.
• In The Freezer: Leftover sweet and sour chicken can be frozen for 2 to 3 months if it is individually wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in a freezer bag. Put in the fridge to defrost before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Sweet And Sour Chicken?

• Stove: Toss sweet and sour chicken in a nonstick skillet and heat for 4 minutes over medium heat, or until heated through.
• Microwave: Transfer sweet and sour chicken to a microwave-safe dish covered with a lid and heat for 60 to 90 seconds on high power, stirring in between, until heated.

FAQs

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James Martin Sweet And Sour Chicken Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 310
• Calories from Fat 126
• Total Fat 14g
• Saturated fat 3g
• Cholesterol 50mg
• Sodium 330mg
• Carbohydrates 28g
• Net carbs 26g
• Fiber 2g
• Protein 18g