Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a colorful, sticky, and tangy sauce loaded with bell peppers and pineapple. A perfect balance of sweet and tart, this dish is a popular option for family meals and gatherings.
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How to Make Sweet and Sour Chicken
- 1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Dip the chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat them with the flour mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Then add bell peppers and sauté for a few minutes.
- 5
For the sauce, mix pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar in a bowl. Pour this mix into the skillet with the sautéed bell peppers.
- 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, then return the fried chicken pieces to the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken.
- 7
Add diced pineapple and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Ingredients List
- chicken breast (500 grams)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (1 teaspoon)
- cornstarch (2 tablespoons)
- all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- eggs (2)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- garlic (2 cloves)
- bell peppers (1 cup, mixed colors)
- pineapple juice (1 cup)
- white vinegar (1/4 cup)
- ketchup (1/3 cup)
- sugar (3 tablespoons)
- pineapple (1 cup, diced)
- green onions (for garnish)
