Sweet and Sour Chicken

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken:

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup water
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 small onion, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Prepare the Batter: In another bowl, mix the beaten egg with 1/4 cup of water.
3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
4. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Making the Sauce

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
2. Prepare the Sauce Base: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
4. Add Vegetables: Stir in the garlic powder, ground ginger, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks (if using). Cook until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Combining

1. Coat the Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan, tossing to coat with the sauce.
2. Serve: Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken!