Sweet And Sour + Protein Recipe

Name: Cheng's Restaurant and Bars Sweet And Sour + Protein Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup Bell pepper (red); 1 cup Bell pepper (green); 1 cup Pineapple chunks; 1 medium Carrot (sliced); 1 medium Onion (diced); 500 grams Chicken breast (diced); 4 tbs Soy sauce; 2 tbs Rice vinegar; 3 tbs Brown sugar; 4 tbs Ketchup; 1 tbs Cornstarch; 2 cups Water; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Ginger (grated); 1 tsp Salt; to taste Black pepper

Inspired by Cheng's Restaurant and Bar

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 cup Bell pepper (red)

1 cup Bell pepper (green)

1 cup Pineapple chunks

1 medium Carrot (sliced)

1 medium Onion (diced)

Protein

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) Chicken breast (diced)

Sauce

4 tbs Aged soy sauce

2 tbs Rice vinegar

3 tbs Brown sugar

4 tbs Ketchup

1 tbs Cornstarch

2 cups Water

Seasoning

2 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tsp Ginger (grated)

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Ingredients

Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice the bell peppers and carrots, and dice the onion. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Cooking

Cook the Chicken

In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Combine and Simmer

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serve

Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat. Serve your sweet and sour protein dish warm over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.