Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Vegetables
Cooking
Method
Chicken Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Sweet and Sour Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- 6
Serve Hot
Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy your meal!