Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 500g boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
2. Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then coat them in the cornstarch mixture.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
6. In the same pan, add the red and green bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks.
7. Cook the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, or until they are slightly softened.
8. In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
9. In a small dish, whisk together the water and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.
10. Add the sauce mixture to the pan with the vegetables and stir to combine.
11. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
12. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and stir to coat it in the sauce.
13. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over rice.
Nutrition:
One serving of this sweet and sour chicken recipe (1/4 of the recipe) contains approximately:
- Calories: 536
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 1142mg
This recipe is high in sugar and sodium, so it's best to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Overall, this sweet and sour chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you're craving Chinese takeout. With its crispy chicken, sweet and tangy sauce, and colorful vegetables, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family!