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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed for its balance of flavors. It is commonly found in Chinese restaurants worldwide and is a staple in American Chinese cuisine. The dish typically features a vibrant sauce made from vinegar and sugar, creating a distinctive sweet and tangy taste that complements the chicken and vegetables. It is often served with rice or noodles, making it a satisfying meal.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 grams chicken breast
1/2 average sized onion
1 yellow bell pepper
30 grams red long chili
20 grams green long chili
70 grams cucumber
1/2 tomato
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons crispy fat
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups garlic
2 pieces red chili
2 pieces spring onions

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful; tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Cut onion into quarters and separate the layers.

2

Cut yellow bell pepper into strips.

3

Cut red long chili and green long chili into squares.

4

Cut cucumber diagonally.

5

Cut tomato into large dice.

6

Cut chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.

7

Wash chicken with water a few times and marinate with salt, black pepper, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.

8

Mix ketchup, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, and sugar until sugar dissolves.

9

Chop garlic and red chili for spice adjustment.

10

Cut spring onions into equal lengths.

11

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and deep-fry chicken until cooked and crispy, then remove from pan.

12

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and fry garlic and chili until aromatic.

13

Add onions, yellow bell pepper, red and green chili, and cucumber, frying until vegetables are tender.

14

Add 2 tablespoons of water and cook on high heat.

15

Return the fried chicken to the pan, add spring onions and tomato, and mix well on high heat.

Cooking Techniques

stir-fryingmarinating

Equipment Needed

pancutting boardknifemixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-FryChinese Sweet and Sour Chicken

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