Sweet & Sour Chicken
Cook
20 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs or spatula
- Medium saucepan
Steps
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet you used for the chicken, add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic (if using). Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the pineapple chunks (if using). Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, tossing everything together until well coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over steamed rice or with noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Macros:
Total Calories: 380
Carbs: 36g
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 15g