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Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe
This classic Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, tossed with vibrant bell peppers and garlic. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's quick to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner, and easily made at home. This recipe makes 4 portions, each offering a balanced nutritional profile.
#Chicken
#Sweet and Sour
#Asian
#Stir-fry
#Dinner
#Easy
#Weeknight Meal
Coated Chicken Ready for Frying
Recipe Information
18m
Prep Time
21m
Cook Time
39m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Chinese-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
216
Calories
27g
Protein
18g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Crispy Fried Chicken Pieces
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Sweet & Sour Chicken with Peppers in Pan
Instructions
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- Dice the 400g chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 egg. Add the diced chicken to the whisked egg and mix well.5m
Preview5mPreviewDice the 400g chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 egg. Add the diced chicken to the whisked egg and mix well. - To the chicken and egg mixture, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to marinate the chicken.2m
Preview2mPreviewTo the chicken and egg mixture, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to marinate the chicken. - Add 6 tablespoons of cornstarch to the marinated chicken. Toss until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the cornstarch.3mPreview3mPreviewAdd 6 tablespoons of cornstarch to the marinated chicken. Toss until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the cornstarch.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches if necessary, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.10mPreview10mPreviewHeat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches if necessary, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by combining 30g of tomato sauce (ketchup), 15g of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn a small bowl, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by combining 30g of tomato sauce (ketchup), 15g of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well combined. - In the same pan (add a little more olive oil if needed), add the diced green and red peppers and the minced garlic clove. Sautรฉ for 3-5 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still retain a slight crunch.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn the same pan (add a little more olive oil if needed), add the diced green and red peppers and the minced garlic clove. Sautรฉ for 3-5 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still retain a slight crunch. - Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sautรฉed vegetables. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over everything. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken and vegetables.5mPreview5mPreviewReturn the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sautรฉed vegetables. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over everything. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the Sweet & Sour Chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the Sweet & Sour Chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
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