Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Vegetables
Cooking Oil
Method
Marinate the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- 3
Marinate
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 4
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and water.
- 5
Cook Sauce
Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and is well combined. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 7
Cook Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
- 9
Add Sauce
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over a bed of rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.