Sweet and Sour Cherry Chicken

Sweet and Sour Cherry Chicken recipe videos

Sweet and Sour Cherry Chicken is a popular Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce made with cherries, vinegar, and sugar. It typically includes bell peppers, onions, and sometimes pineapple, all served over steamed rice. The dish is a staple of Westernized Chinese cuisine, known for its vibrant red color and balanced flavor profile.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate in carbohydrates and fat, with a good source of protein from the chicken. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with key nutrients like vitamin C from the peppers and some B vitamins from the meat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin C	35 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Sweet and Sour Cherry Chicken is a prime example of how Chinese cuisine has been adapted and popularized globally, often using ingredients like cherries that aren't traditional in mainland China. Nutritionally, the cherries add a natural source of antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are less common in standard sweet and sour sauces.