Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Frying
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
Breading
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and water.
Frying
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture to coat thoroughly. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes for spice.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Dish
Place the fried chicken on a serving platter and drizzle with the sweet and sour sauce. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.
