Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Sweet and sour chicken is a perfect balance of crispy and tender, with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce that coats each bite. The chicken is perfectly fried to a golden crisp, creating a satisfying texture that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant, glossy sauce.

  1. Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oil and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, water, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if desired). Serve hot over rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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