Sweet & Sour Chicken

Summary: Sweet & Sour Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. This recipe will show you how to make restaurant-quality Sweet & Sour Chicken at home, perfect for a delicious family dinner or a gathering with friends. The chicken is coated in a light, crispy batter and then tossed in the homemade sweet and sour sauce, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: 4 servings

Duration: Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for frying
• 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and egg to make a batter. Dip chicken pieces in the batter.
2. Fry the chicken in hot oil until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. In a separate pan, sauté bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks until slightly softened.
4. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Pour over the vegetables and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for a few more minutes.
6. Mix cornstarch and water and add to the pan to thicken the sauce further.
7. Serve the Sweet & Sour Chicken hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts:

• Sugar: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Calories: 350
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 15g