Step-by-step recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken

 

Certainly! Here's a step-by-step recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken:

### Ingredients:

#### For the Chicken:

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1 cup cornstarch

- 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 soy sauce

- 1/4 cup pineapple juice

- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks

- 1 onion, cut into chunks

- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)

- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

- Cooked white rice, for serving

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

2. Coat each piece of chicken in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated.

#### Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

2. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through.

3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

#### Step 3: Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.

2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

3. Sauté bell pepper and onion chunks until they are slightly tender.

#### Step 4: Combine Chicken and Sauce

1. Return the fried chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

2. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

3. Add pineapple chunks and toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are coated in the sauce.

#### Step 5: Simmer

1. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.

#### Step 6: Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

2. Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken over cooked white rice.

#### Step 7: Enjoy!

This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe creates a delicious combination of crispy chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet and tangy sauce. It's a classic Chinese-inspired dish that's perfect for a satisfying meal. Enjoy your homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken!