Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetables
For Cooking
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Add Marinade Ingredients
Add soy sauce, cornstarch, and the beaten egg to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces evenly.
- 3
Marinate
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Sweet & Sour Sauce
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir well.
- 5
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to the sauce mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 7
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- 9
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the pineapple chunks and the sweet & sour sauce. Stir well to combine everything and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over cooked rice or noodles, if desired.
