Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Vegetables
Method
Preparation of Chicken
Cut Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
Marinate Chicken
Add soy sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil to the chicken. Mix well to coat.
Refrigerate Chicken
Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Stir well.
Heat Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Thicken Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then add to the sauce. Stir until thickened.
Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
Heat Skillet
In a large skillet or wok, heat a little oil over medium-high heat.
Cook Chicken
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine with Sauce
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Serving
Serve
Serve the sweet and sour chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
