Sweet and Sour Chicken at Home | Quick 30 Minute Chinese Recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular Chinese-style dish loved for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Crispy fried chicken pieces are coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce along with colorful vegetables. The best part is that you can prepare this delicious dish at home in just 30 minutes. This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for serving with fried rice or noodles. 📌 Ingredients & Measurements are explained clearly inside the video. Things are available in the kitchen easily. Chicken boneless 700 g Salt 1/2 tbsp. Black Pepper1/2 tbsp Ingredients for chicken coating:- All purpose flour 1/2 cup 🌽 Corn flour 1/3 cup Baking powder 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Chilled water 3 tbsp Oil 2 little. (for fry) Sweet & Sour Ingredients:- Ketchup 3/4 cup White vinegar 1/2 cup Sugar 1/3 cup (3 tbsp) Soy sauce 1 tsp Method Step 1: Marinate the Chicken Place the chicken cubes in a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, garlic, soy sauce, egg, cornflour, and all-purpose flour Corn flour Mix everything well until the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Let the chicken rest for about 1 hour. Step 2: Fry the Chicken Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken pieces until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Step 3: Prepare the Sauce Heat a small amount of oil in another pan. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, sugar, and water. Stir well and cook the sauce for 2–3 minutes until everything is combined. Step 4: Thicken the Sauce Mix cornflour and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Pour it into the sauce while stirring. The sauce will start to thicken and become glossy. Step 5: Combine Chicken and Sauce Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss well so that every piece is coated. If you like, add pineapple chunks for extra sweetness and flavor. Cook for another 1–2 minutes and turn off the heat. Serving Suggestions Serve hot Sweet and Sour Chicken with: Fried rice Steamed rice Chinese noodles It also works great as a quick dinner or lunch meal. Cooking Tips Do not overcook the chicken, or it may become dry. The balance of sugar and vinegar gives the dish its signature sweet and tangy flavor. Cook the final step on high heat for a quick restaurant-style finish.