I remember it coming with crunchy won tons under the bright orange sauce with steamed rice on the side.

This is a pretty representative rendition of the traditional recipe. Try it for family and guests – everyone loves sweet and sour chicken!

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Something special and probably different for the family! Very easy to make and a delicious chicken dish. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 215kcal

Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium green bell peppers seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can 8 ounces pineapple chunks – reserve the juice
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup distilled white vinegar
• kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 drops orange food color
• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 ¼ cups self rising flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg beaten
• water as needed

Instructions

• Season the pieces of chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper and refrigerate it while preparing the rest of the recipe.
• Combine the sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice and orange food coloring in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups water and bring to a boil over medium heat, making sure the sugar is dissolved. Make a paste with the ¼ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup water, and whisk it in to the sauce. Let it boil until thickened then take it off the heat.
• Make the batter for the chicken. Whisk together the self rising flour, the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the white pepper and beaten egg. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, then slowly whisk in1 ½ cups water. The batter should be like pancake batter. Let is sit while the chicken is in the refrigerator.
• Quickly stir-fry the bell peppers in a little of the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook only enough to soften them – they should not get brown. Remove them to paper towels to drain.
• Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet. Combine the seasoned chicken pieces with the batter, stirring to coat each piece completely. Fry the chicken in batches until it is cooked through and the batter is golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• When all the chicken is ready, layer the green bell peppers and pineapple chunks on a large platter. Arrange the fried chicken over the peppers and pineapple then pour the sweet and sour sauce over everything. Serve hot.

Good To Know About This Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Much of this dish can be prepared ahead of time and if kept separate in airtight containers will be just as fresh as if made all at once. Here’s a “ to do ahead” list:

* Cut the chicken into pieces and season it
* Make the batter
* Cut up – but to not stir-fry – the bell pepper
* Make the sweet and sour sauce

Everything will come together in minutes when you’re ready to serve dinner.

On Your Own – Not everyone keeps self-rising flour on hand. If you don’t think you will have much use for it, save your money and make your own self rising flour:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

Sift all the ingredients and keep in an airtight container until ready to use.

Enjoy!

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Bottled Italian style dressing is one of my go-to marinades. It’s a cheap, quick, and easy marinade that adds flavor and tenderness. I use it for pork and beef also.

This recipe calls for chicken breasts but it will work just as well with dark meat chicken.

It takes about half a bottle of Italian dressing for 4 chicken breasts, so you have plenty for the salad you can serve with it. Use the whole bottle of Italian dressing for a crowd of 10 or more.

Don’t reuse the dressing that you marinate the chicken in. You certainly don’t want to make your guests sick!

You can transport the chicken breasts right in the container they have been marinating into the beach, park or your backyard. You’ll love the convenience and the flavor, and the savings don’t hurt either!

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Grilled Chicken Marinade Italian Dressing Based

An easy marinade that adds not only great flavor but tenderness also!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Grilling

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Marinade Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 260kcal

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bottle Italian dressing regular or light
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper

Instructions

• Pour the Italian dressing over the boneless skinless chicken breasts and seal in a large baggie or in a container with a tight fitting lid. Make sure the chicken breasts are well coated with the Italian dressing. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Light a charcoal grill or a gas broiler. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and shake off any extra. Discard the marinade.
• Wipe the marinated chicken breasts dry and then season the with the kosher salt and ground black pepper.
• If you like you can also dust with a dry rub for even more flavor.
• Grill the marinated chicken breasts until cooked through, turning once to grill on each side. The chicken is cooked when the juices run clear, or the internal temperature reaches 180F on an instant read thermometer. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature.

Tips and Tidbits About Grilled Chicken Marinade Italian Dressing Based

On Your Own – Consider using one of the flavored peppers available in the spice aisle of your market. A lemon pepper would at a little extra punch to this recipe.

And for those of you who love the heat, try a Cajun spice with lots of cayenne pepper to turn things up a notch.

Food For Thought – The marinating makes the chicken very tender. The longer you can keep these chicken breasts in the marinade the better they will be. Up to a point that is. Don’t go over 24 hours or your breasts could turn mushy.

The acids in the Italian dressing will break down some of the fibers in the chicken, meaning it will be tender and retain its moisture.

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Now my opinion of the best fried chicken is not necessarily everybody’s opinion of the best. Every southern family has a fried chicken recipe and they’re all declared the BEST!

I understand that.

So I’ve compiled a list of the four most loved recipes from Foodgasm Recipes so you can pick the one that appeals to you the most.

I encourage you to try them all. They’re all good! But I expect there will be one that could become your family’s best fried chicken.

Best Fried Chicken Recipes:

Granny’s Secret Ingredient Best Juicy Fried Chicken

Paula Deen Southern Fried Chicken

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Makes a great meal when served with a green veg.

It’s so easy to put together. In fact, it goes together in 10 minutes and bakes in 45. Best of all it is mixed and baked in the same casserole! One dish to wash is always a plus.

The recipe also works well with pork chops too (just brown them first).

This is a keeper and I’ll bet you will be making it again and again.

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One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

A really easy dish that's a weeknight special!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 375kcal

Ingredients

• 1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup water
• 3 ⁄4 cup uncooked long-grain rice not quick cooking
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Mix soup, water, rice, and 1/4 tsp each of paprika and pepper in ungreased shallow 2-quart casserole.
• Lay chicken on top and sprinkle with remaining paprika and pepper.
• Cover and bake until bubbly and chicken shows no signs of pink in the center--about 45 minutes.

Enjoy this One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake!

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If you were to pick up some chicken scampi from Olive Garden to do a side-by-side comparison you would see there’s no difference!

This is a major hit with my family and friends.

Many thanks and kudos to the person who did the copycat to this, they were spot on. I always make extra just so I can have leftovers.

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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Be sure and make extra just so you can have leftovers.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Prep Time 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 4

Calories 345kcal

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• White Sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 ⁄4 cup milk hot
• Scampi Sauce
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons garlic crushed
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried cilantro optional
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• black pepper
• 3 ⁄4 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Remaining Ingredients
• 1 ⁄2 lb angel hair pasta cooked and drained
• 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
• 1 red onion thinly sliced
• 10 garlic cloves roasted
• 2 chicken breasts sliced
• olive oil

Instructions

• Directions
• For white sauce: Heat 1 tablespoons butter in sauce pan, add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 2 minutes on med. heat. heat stirring constantly. slowly add 3/4 cup hot milk (hot so it won't get lumpy). Set aside. (Make sure that the white sauce is hot when adding to the scampi sauce).
• For scampi sauce: Heat butter over low heat. add the garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and black pepper. cook for about 2 minutes on low heat. add the wine and chicken broth. stir until combined. (I usually cook mine for about 30-40 minutes). add 1/4 cup white sauce and cook till slightly thickened.
• Flatten tenders, coat w Wondra flour & brown In a large skillet, in a little olive till nearly done. add the peppers and onions, saute till chicken is done. add the sauce. saute until everything is warmed. add roasted garlic cloves. serve over pasta.
• Roasted Garlic: Separate head of garlic into individual cloves still in 'paper'. toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil or a small pint sized dish with a lid. bake in 350* oven for 30 minute when the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.

Enjoy!

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Fantastic dish and it tastes very close to Olive Gardens Recipe.

This dish was on the Olive Garden menu periodically from 1999-2004. I have a friend that was working there when it made an appearance on the menu and she says it was one of her favorite recipes.

This is a recipe that I will definitely make many times.

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Copycat Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This dish was on the Olive Garden menu periodically from 1999-2004.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Prep Time 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 2

Calories 365kcal

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 6 slices chicken breasts 1/2 inch thick (chicken tenders)
• vegetable oil frying
• 2 cups dry bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup white wine Chablis
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teapoon basil leaves
• 3/4 cup Asiago cheese finely grated
• Garnish
• 4 broccoli florets lightly steamed
• 2 white mushrooms quartered lightly steamed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Directions
• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Wash and drain chicken strips.
• Mix breadcrumbs, flour, and Parmesan cheese together.
• Place milk in a dish for dipping.
• Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture and then in milk and then back in breadcrumbs.
• Place in a frying pan in which oil has been heated and fry at medium to medium-low temperature until golden. Remove and drain chicken.
• In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, add olive oil. Whisk in flour until the mixture is blended.
• Quickly add garlic, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt stir well. Add wine and blend. Immediately add half and half and sour cream stir.
• When the mixture is smooth add grated cheese stir until melted.
• Finally, sprinkle fresh basil in the sauce and stir lightly and remove from heat.
• Garnish: Place 2 cups pasta in an individual a pasta dish. Spoon about 1/2- 3/4 cup sauce over pasta, add broccoli and mushrooms.
• Place Parmesan Chicken on pasta and sprinkle red crushed pepper and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Enjoy this Parmesan Crusted Chicken!

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If you bite into one of these hot off the grill the rest may not make it into the house!

I took a couple over to the neighbors and they almost bit my fingers off to get them!

The marinade is simply wonderful and so easy. I marinated the wings for 6 hours to overnight. I also use 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger finely grated instead of ground ginger.

Make extras because they are just as good cold the next day.

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Grilled Chicken Wings

These grilled chicken wings are the best I've ever had. You'd better make extras!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Chicken Wings

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Marinating Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings
• 1 ⁄2 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 ⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Directions

• Cut the chicken wings into three pieces and discard tips.
• Mix remaining ingredients into a bowl. Add wings and stir.
• Cover and marinate for 45 minutes.
• Place pieces on the grill and brush with remaining mixture. Grill over medium-hot coals about 15-20 minutes, turning once.

Enjoy These Grilled Chicken Wings!

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The kids love it too.

I’ve never had better chicken on the grill EVER!!! Love it! When I take it to a BBQ everyone wants the recipe.

I did make some shallow slits in the chicken so the marinade would seep into the meat.

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs are one of those addictive type dishes. Have it once and you'll have it again and again!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Marinating Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 295kcal

Ingredients

• 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced chili
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• Add chicken and leave to marinate at least one hour, preferably longer.
• Grill chicken on the BBQ, hotplate or in the griller until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Usually you would expect 12 thigh fillets to feed 4 to 6 people- in my family the kids eat 4 each so this recipe serves 3.

Enjoy These Thai-Grilled Chicken Thighs!

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Don’t let the ease of preparation fool you.

Perfect for those times that you’re craving BBQ but can’t fire up the grill. I like to serve it with slaw and potato salad.

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Easy Baked BBQ Chicken

A quick and easy BBQ Chicken recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Baked BBQ Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 365kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup A1 Original Sauce

Instructions

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Mix BBQ Sauce and A1 together.
• Brush chicken with sauce mixture.
• Bake for 40 Minutes, Repeatedly Basting with Sauce until its gone.

Enjoy!

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I love the hint of the cinnamon flavor. This is a recipe I will make again and again.

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Simple Caribbean Jerk Chicken

This really is Simple Caribbean Jerk Chicken! Sooo easy to do.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Grilling

Keyword Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Marinating Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 375kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 1 ⁄2 lbs chicken pieces

Instructions

Directions

• Mix all ingredients except chicken in bowl. Pour over chicken.
• Cover and marinate 1 hour or over night in fridge.
• GRILL it!

Enjoy!

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