Angelcake123
Novice Foodie
Let me share this classic dish which is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, tender chicken bites, and colorful vegetables, all bathed in a rich, glossy sauce. Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken. Hope you can follow.
For the
Step 2: Dredge the chicken in cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4: In a separate pan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Add diced bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
Step 6: Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.
Step 7: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Hope you can follow! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions:
Step 1: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.Step 2: Dredge the chicken in cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4: In a separate pan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Add diced bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
Step 6: Add the fried chicken to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.
Step 7: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Hope you can follow! Enjoy!
Homemade sweet and sour chicken sounds like the ultimate comfort food! It's a classic takeout favorite made healthier and more flavorful at home. Can't wait to whip up a batch and enjoy the perfect balance of tangy sweetness with tender chicken and crunchy veggies.
Can't wait to make it and enjoy every bite! 
