Chicken Cubes With Cherry & Pineapple

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Crispy chicken cubes tossed in a sweet and tangy cherry, pineapple, and lychee sauce
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This vibrant Chinese-American classic features crispy, golden chicken cubes coated in a glossy, sweet-and-sour fruit sauce. The combination of tart maraschino cherries, fresh pineapple, and delicate lychees creates a tropical twist that is both refreshing and indulgent. The sauce, thickened with cornstarch and infused with ketchup and vinegar, clings beautifully to the fried chicken, making it a colorful and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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Chicken Cubes With Cherry & Pineapple

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1369.6

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This vibrant Chinese-American classic features crispy, golden chicken cubes coated in a glossy, sweet-and-sour fruit sauce. The combination of tart maraschino cherries, fresh pineapple, and delicate lychees creates a tropical twist that is both refreshing and indulgent. The sauce, thickened with cornstarch and infused with ketchup and vinegar, clings beautifully to the fried chicken, making it a colorful and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bone and skin the chicken breast, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl, mix sherry, light soy sauce, anise pepper, and chopped scallion.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg white with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Toss the marinated chicken in the egg white mixture to coat evenly.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok to 325F (165C).
  7. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. In a clean saucepan, combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and lichee juice.
  10. Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles.
  11. Reduce heat to low and gently fold in the lichee meat, maraschino cherries, and pineapple chunks.
  12. Warm the fruit mixture for 1 minute, being careful not to break up the fruit.
  13. Plate the crispy chicken cubes and spoon the warm fruit sauce generously over the top.
  14. Serve immediately while the chicken is still crisp and the sauce is warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1369.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 128.9g199%
Saturated Fat 20.9g105%
Cholesterol 74.2mg25%
Sodium 499.4mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 12.9g
Protein 25.1g51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, chinese, pineapple, cherries, lychees, sweet, sour, crispy, fried, fruit, main, dinner, easy, family, classic, asian, quick, comfort, meal, delicious
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