pan fried sweet n sour chicken in asian pear sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kellie Parker
Burkburnett, TX

My husband created this dish alittle while back.. when family was here to visit. Everyone ejoyed it and talked about through out the meal. I decided to ask him for the recipe so i could share it with you all. It has lots of flavor...the Asian Pear adds sooooo much to this wonderful dish.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For pan fried sweet n sour chicken in asian pear sauce

  • PEAR AND ONION MIXTURE (FIRST 7 INGREDIANTS)
  • 2
    asian pears (peeled cored and diced)
  • 1 c
    red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 c
    red onion (chopped fine)
  • 1/3 cup jar
    roasted red peppers (rinsed and chopped)
  • 1/8 c
    jalapenos (diced seed and all)
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    evoo
  • 6
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 2 c
    flour (for dredging)
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp
    evoo (divided)
  • 2/3 c
    chicken broth
  • 2/3 c
    orange juice (pulp free)
  • 2/3 c
    pear preserves
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijion mustard
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make pan fried sweet n sour chicken in asian pear sauce

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 250f. (Yes this is the right number; you are only going to keep the chicken warm)
  • 2
    Mix first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Let stand
  • 3
    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a wide shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess. Place on baking sheet.
  • 4
    Melt butter with 1 tbsp evoo in a large iron skillet, over high heat. Add chicken breasts 3 at a time to the skillet, cook till browned. 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Keep warm in preheated oven. Repeat evoo butter and chicken. Place remainder on cookie sheet. Keep warm
  • 5
    Add chicken broth to skillet and bring to a boil, scrapping up bits. Stir in orange juice, pear preserves, mustard, lemon juice and cilantro. Boil till thick. About 5 minutes. Add pear and onion mixture, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper
  • 6
    Serve over rice of your choice

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