May 20, 2026

Sweet & Sour Cilantro Chicken

Name: Sweet & Sour Cilantro Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup (60 mL) minced fresh garlic; 3 tbsp. (45 mL) olive oil; Pinch salt; Pinch pepper; 3/4 cup (175 mL) VH® Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Sauce; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly flattened to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness

5

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
7
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Chicken,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Oven,
Asian

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup (60 mL) minced fresh garlic
3 tbsp. (45 mL) olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
3/4 cup (175 mL) VH® Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly flattened to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in bowl of food processor or mini chopper. Blend until well combined and smooth. Stir in VH® Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Sauce.
Step two

Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag. Pour VH® stir-fry mixture over. Seal bag closed. Massage mixture into chicken breasts.
Step three

Marinate overnight or for up to 24 hours.
Step four

Remove chicken from marinade and place on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, spreading any excess marinade over chicken.
Step five

Bake in centre of preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Tips

You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe.

This recipe works beautifully on the grill – simply follow instructions above and grill, turning once, over medium-high heat, for 15 to 20 minutes.