Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: chicken: 300g; breading mixture (flour, cornstarch, etc.): 100g; cooking oil (for frying): 50g; sugar: 50g; vinegar: 30g; ketchup: 40g; soy sauce: 10g; pineapple juice: 30g; pineapple chunks: 50g; bell peppers: 50g; onion: 30g

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Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular dish that perfectly balances the zestiness of vinegar and the sweetness of sugar and pineapple juice, creating a delightful sauce in which tender chunks of chicken are coated. This dish is a flavorful mix of textures from the crispy, breaded, and fried chicken and the soft, juicy pieces of pineapple and vegetables. It offers a vibrant and colorful presentation, making it not only pleasing to the palate but also to the eye.

🌎 Chinese: Main Course

🔥 Calories 1500kcal
🍗 Protein 70g
🍚 Carbs 180g
🧈 Fat 60g

🥗 Ingredients:

chicken (300g)
breading mixture (flour, cornstarch, etc.) (100g)
cooking oil (for frying) (50g)
sugar (50g)
vinegar (30g)
ketchup (40g)
soy sauce (10g)
pineapple juice (30g)
pineapple chunks (50g)
bell peppers (50g)
onion (30g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 30 minutesPreperation Time: 20 minutes

Prepping the Chicken

Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix flour and cornstarch for the breading, and then coat the chicken pieces evenly. Set aside.

Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce

For the sauce, combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Adjust the taste as desired, then set the sauce aside.

Frying the Chicken

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or a large pan. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Combining Everything

In a separate pan, lightly sauté optional vegetables such as bell peppers and onion. Add the fried chicken to the pan, and then pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together to ensure the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.

Serving

Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot, garnished with optional pineapple chunks. It can be served over rice to make a hearty and satisfying meal.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

The dish is high in protein, contributing to muscle repair and growth, while also offering a significant amount of carbs for energy. The fats mostly come from the cooking oil, which should be consumed in moderation.