How to Make Herbed Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Herbed Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken is a delightful and zesty dish that will surely tantalize your taste buds. This recipe combines the perfect amount of sweetness and tangy flavor, with the added freshness of herbs to elevate the dish to a whole new level. Whether you are hosting a gathering or simply whipping up a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

The juicy and tender chicken is coated in a delectable sweet and sour sauce that is infused with arom...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • In a medium bowl, blend the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Mix in the thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, allspice, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts in a medium baking dish, and coat with the olive oil mixture.
  • Place chicken in the preheated oven, and, basting occasionally with the olive oil mixture, cook 30 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Serve over the rice with remaining olive oil mixture.
  • Nutrition

    537 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 1434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 443mg