Sweet and Sour Chicken One Pot
Whip up a vibrant Sweet and Sour Chicken in just one pot, making it an ideal choice for your weekly meal prep! With juicy chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy sauce that dances on your taste buds, this dish serves three and is sure to become a family favorite. Dive into this easy and delicious recipe for a hassle-free dinner that delivers on flavor!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 400g Hähnchengeschnetzeltes (0.88 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g Light Käse (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 250g Express Langkornreis (2 Tüten) (8.82 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Vegeta Gewürzmischung
📦Other(2)
- 600g mediterrane Gemüsepfanne von Rewe (mit Zucchini, Brokkoli & Karotten – alternativ einfach eine Gemüsemischung deiner Wahl) (21.2 oz)alternative vegetable mix of your choice
- 395g Uncle Ben’s Süß Sauer ohne Zuckerzusatz (13.9 oz)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
458
Protein
45g
Carbs
47g
Fat
8g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a baking dish and add half of the light cheese.
- 2
Mix everything well and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- 3
Bake in the oven at 190 °C for about 45 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add the rice and chicken to the baking dish first, then pour in the sweet and sour sauce and 200ml water (1:1 liquid-to-rice ratio) before the vegetables to ensure even hydration of the rice.technique1:1 liquid-to-rice ratio
- ✓Stir the mixture after 22-25 minutes (halfway through baking) to redistribute rice settling and prevent the bottom from burning, as the sauce's acidity can caramelize starches unevenly.timing22-25 minutes
- ✓Use low-fat quark (40% fat) instead of light cheese, as it won't separate or break down at 190°C and creates a creamy emulsion when stirred in at the end rather than baking throughout.ingredient40% fat content
- ✓Add frozen vegetables only in the last 15 minutes of baking because they release 20-25% more moisture than fresh vegetables, which would over-dilute your sauce if added at the start.timingLast 15 minutes
- ✓Toast the Express Rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to gelatinize the starch surface, reducing absorption time by 10-15% and preventing mushiness in a one-pot environment.technique2-3 minutes dry toasting
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
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Sweet and Sour Chicken One Pot
Whip up a vibrant Sweet and Sour Chicken in just one pot, making it an ideal choice for your weekly meal prep! With juicy chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy sauce that dances on your taste buds, this dish serves three and is sure to become a family favorite. Dive into this easy and delicious recipe for a hassle-free dinner that delivers on flavor!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 400g Hähnchengeschnetzeltes (0.88 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g Light Käse (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 250g Express Langkornreis (2 Tüten) (8.82 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Vegeta Gewürzmischung
📦Other(2)
- 600g mediterrane Gemüsepfanne von Rewe (mit Zucchini, Brokkoli & Karotten – alternativ einfach eine Gemüsemischung deiner Wahl) (21.2 oz)alternative vegetable mix of your choice
- 395g Uncle Ben’s Süß Sauer ohne Zuckerzusatz (13.9 oz)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
458
Protein
45g
Carbs
47g
Fat
8g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a baking dish and add half of the light cheese.
- 2
Mix everything well and then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- 3
Bake in the oven at 190 °C for about 45 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add the rice and chicken to the baking dish first, then pour in the sweet and sour sauce and 200ml water (1:1 liquid-to-rice ratio) before the vegetables to ensure even hydration of the rice.technique1:1 liquid-to-rice ratio
- ✓Stir the mixture after 22-25 minutes (halfway through baking) to redistribute rice settling and prevent the bottom from burning, as the sauce's acidity can caramelize starches unevenly.timing22-25 minutes
- ✓Use low-fat quark (40% fat) instead of light cheese, as it won't separate or break down at 190°C and creates a creamy emulsion when stirred in at the end rather than baking throughout.ingredient40% fat content
- ✓Add frozen vegetables only in the last 15 minutes of baking because they release 20-25% more moisture than fresh vegetables, which would over-dilute your sauce if added at the start.timingLast 15 minutes
- ✓Toast the Express Rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to gelatinize the starch surface, reducing absorption time by 10-15% and preventing mushiness in a one-pot environment.technique2-3 minutes dry toasting