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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.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350g chicken breast
1 egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons starch powder
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 bell pepper
1 onion
pineapple
cooking oil

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 chicken breast into cubes.

2

Season chicken with egg white, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and starch powder; mix well.

3

Prepare sweet and sour sauce by mixing sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and soy sauce.

4

Cut bell pepper and onion into cubes.

5

Heat cooking oil to 160°C (320°F).

6

Fry chicken in oil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden.

7

In a separate pan, stir-fry garlic in cooking oil.

8

Add bell pepper, onion, and pineapple to the pan.

9

Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and boil quickly over high heat.

10

Add starch water and fried chicken to the pan; mix over high heat until combined.

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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