Sweet and savory is the ultimate flavor duo. Imagine crispy bacon and maple syrup, but even better. This list is your guide to dinnertime deliciousness. We’ve found 25 recipes that perfectly balance the two tastes in every bite for something a little different.
Sweet & Sour Tofu
Sweet and sour tofu made in under 30 minutes. Crispy tofu with a sticky sweet and sour sauce for a vegetarian-friendly meal.
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Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp
Sweet and spicy mango shrimp ready in just 20 minutes. A great mix of spice balanced by sweet mango.
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Slow Cooker Peach Pulled Chicken
BBQ peach pulled chicken made in the slow cooker for an easy, sweet meal.
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Peach Honey Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops glazed with peach honey, served with a simple watercress and grilled peach salad. Perfect for summer.
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Pork Chops with Peach Chutney
Thick cut bone-in pork chops spice rubbed, grilled, and topped with mango peach chutney, adding the perfect sweetness to each bit
Sheet Pan Orange Chicken
This sheet pan orange chicken is perfect for busy weeknights. Easy to prepare, the homemade orange sauce makes it a quick and flavorful choice for dinner.
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Mango Avocado Sushi Roll
Mango avocado sushi roll made easy with step-by-step pictures. Say goodbye to sushi that falls apart and hello to a perfect mango maki roll.
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Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto
Stuffed chicken with gruyere cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, and baked with peaches. This dish combines sweet and savory in a great way, garnished with burrata and fresh basil.
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Simple Agrodolce Chicken
A Sicilian classic made easy with vinegar and sugar creating a sweet and tart flavor. This dish is a family favorite and a crowd-pleaser.
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Easy Honey Garlic Tofu with Soy Sauce & Butter
This honey garlic tofu is a quick 15-minute vegetarian dinner. Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s perfect for busy nights and transforms tofu into a mouth-watering dish.
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Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Pulled pork sweet potatoes are a fantastic mix of savory pulled pork and slightly sweet baked sweet potatoes, making use of leftovers in a creative way.
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Roasted Honey Garlic Pork
Roasted honey garlic pork is simple to prepare and features a slightly sweet, sticky finish with a touch of heat, perfect for a savory dinner with a twist.
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Honey Butter Chicken
Crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender honey butter chicken comes together in just 30 minutes. Shallow-fried for a lighter, less oily meal.
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Healthy Orange Chicken
Enjoy healthy orange chicken that isn’t breaded or deep-fried, maintaining all the great flavors you love.
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Spicy Brown Sugar Salmon with Mango Salsa
Spicy brown sugar salmon is ready in under 20 minutes, featuring a sweet, spicy rub and topped with refreshing mango salsa. A quick dinner essential.
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Watermelon Lime Glazed Grilled Chicken with Balsamic
Versatile grilled chicken with watermelon lime glaze. Pair it with roasted veggies, rice, salad, or extra watermelon for a tasty meal.
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Asian Meatballs
Low carb Asian meatballs with a slightly sweet and sticky glaze. Serve over zucchini noodles for a great dinner or easy meal prep.
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Soy Garlic Chicken
Seared chicken thighs in a soy and garlic glaze served over rice. This Asian-inspired dish cooks in under 30 minutes on the stove.
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Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple on Rosemary Skewers
Grilled shrimp on rosemary skewers with rum-soaked pineapple wedges. A fun addition to your next BBQ with a mix of sweet and savory flavors.
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Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Applesauce
Juicy rosemary roasted chicken served with a side of roasted applesauce. Easy to make and perfect for dinner.
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Apple Cider Pork Chops
One-pan apple cider pork chops seared and oven-baked with caramelized apples and sage for a quick, elegant meal with minimal ingredients.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken
Honey sriracha chicken is a lean, flavorful dinner with the sweetness of honey, spice of sriracha, garlic, and green onions. Great for weeknights or to spice up a Sunday evening.
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One Skillet Peach Glazed Chicken Legs
One-skillet peach chicken combines savory flavors with the sweetness of peaches. Easy, fast, and always a winner.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken with crispy pieces, bell peppers, and pineapple in a flavorful sauce. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a takeout-style meal.
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Baked Spicy Honey Chicken
This spicy honey chicken is a quick and easy way to enhance your weeknight dinners. A long-time favorite that deserves more attention.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
