Sweet and Sour Chicken

Here’s a delicious recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken that’s sure to please!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder (or fresh ginger, minced)

For the Stir-Fry:

• 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup snap peas or broccoli (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in cornstarch, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs.
2. Fry the Chicken:
   • In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
   • In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary. Stir-fry the onion, bell pepper, and any additional vegetables until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
5. Combine:
   • Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Serve:
   • Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Tips:

• You can customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
• For extra crunch, add some cashews or peanuts as a topping.

Enjoy your homemade sweet and sour chicken!