Sweet and Sour Chicken

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast fillets; 60 g Cornstarch; 45 ml Vegetable oil; 1 piece Red onion; 2 pieces Bell peppers (red, green); 200 g Pineapple chunks (canned, drained); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 15 g Fresh ginger (grated); 60 ml Soy sauce; 45 ml Rice vinegar; 60 ml Ketchup; 30 g Brown sugar; 120 ml Water; 2.5 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a true classic, perfectly blending sweet and tangy flavors into one juicy dish. This recipe is guaranteed to bring the essence of Asian cuisine into your home, and it's quick and easy to prepare. The irresistible combination of crispy fried chicken, fresh vegetables, and a piquant sauce will impress everyone. It's an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or even for entertaining guests.

Steps

Prepare Chicken

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper to taste. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until fully coated. Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

Veggies and Sauce

Cut the red onion and bell peppers into large chunks. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce.

Combine and Cook

In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp of oil if needed. Add the onion and bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add the pineapple chunks, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes). Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

Serve immediately while hot, with freshly cooked rice. You can garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions on top.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g / 8.8 oz
Calories	280 kcal	700 kcal
Protein	25g	62.5g
Fat	10g	25g
Carbohydrate	20g	50g
Fiber	2g	5g
Sugar	10g	25g

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Chicken

Veggies and Sauce

Combine and Cook

Serve

Extra Tips

► For extra crispy chicken, add a pinch of baking soda to the cornstarch before frying.

► Don't overcook the vegetables; they should remain crisp and vibrant.

► Serve with freshly cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for an even better flavor experience.

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