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Sweet and Sour Chicken

December 4, 2024

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious and popular dish that features a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors. This dish consists of crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce, often accompanied by bell peppers, pineapple, and onions.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious and popular dish that features a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors. This dish consists of crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce, often accompanied by bell peppers, pineapple, and onions.
Servings people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch and flour. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then coat with the cornstarch-flour mixture.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In a separate pan, combine the rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and diced bell peppers to the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the fried chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot, optionally with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
Calories: 550kcal
Meal Type: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Asian cuisine, cooking, sweet and sour chicken
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy

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  1. ArabianNights says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is fantastic! The sweet and sour sauce is perfectly balanced. My family loved it!

5 from 1 vote

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