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 Used
For the Chicken:
- Chicken Breast: 500g (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Egg: 1 (beaten)
- Salt and Black Pepper: to taste
- Oil: for frying
For the Sauce & Veggies:
- Bell Peppers (Capsicum): 1 cup (cubed, red and green)
- Onion: 1 medium (cubed)
- Pineapple Chunks: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Tomato Ketchup: 1/4 cup
- Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp
- Vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Sugar: 2 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Coat and Fry the Chicken
In a bowl, season the chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. Dip each piece into the beaten egg and then coat it generously with cornstarch. Fry the chicken in hot oil until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Set it aside.
In a bowl, season the chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. Dip each piece into the beaten egg and then coat it generously with cornstarch. Fry the chicken in hot oil until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Set it aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok. Add the cubed onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry them on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crunchy.
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok. Add the cubed onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry them on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crunchy.
Step 3: Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until well combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Everything Together
Pour the prepared sauce directly into the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Let it simmer for a minute. Add the crispy fried chicken pieces (and pineapple chunks if using) into the sauce. Toss everything quickly on high heat so the sauce coats every single piece of chicken beautifully. Serve hot!
Pour the prepared sauce directly into the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Let it simmer for a minute. Add the crispy fried chicken pieces (and pineapple chunks if using) into the sauce. Toss everything quickly on high heat so the sauce coats every single piece of chicken beautifully. Serve hot!
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