Sweet & Sour Chicken
Sweet & Sour Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. It provides a satisfying balance of taste while delivering a good source of protein.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the presentation, consider serving Sweet & Sour Chicken on a bed of steamed rice with a garnish of sesame seeds and scallions.
⚠️ Allergen Info: Contains gluten, soy, and sesame; Healthy Heart Food Service offers gluten-free and soy-free alternatives for those with sensitivities.
💡 Did you know? Sweet and sour flavors have been celebrated in Chinese cuisine for centuries, with variations existing in many cultures around the world, often symbolizing the balance of flavors in traditional cooking.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, Sweet & Sour Chicken has become a staple in many Chinese restaurants and is often featured in school lunch menus, reflecting the city's rich culinary diversity and multicultural dining options.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.