K1. Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Vegetables
For frying
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with soy sauce, cornstarch, and the egg. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, mix together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and water. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Heat the Sauce
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- 5
Heat Oil for Frying
In a large frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil in batches. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
- 8
Combine Everything
Add the fried chicken back to the pan along with the pineapple chunks. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Serve
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy your meal!
