Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken

RECIPE :

Sweet And Sour Chicken is a culinary masterpiece that combines a delightful interplay of flavors and textures. Whether you enjoy it over rice, noodles, or with your favorite sides, it’s a dish that never fails to satisfy your cravings for something sweet, tangy, and oh-so-delicious.

Sweet And Sour Chicken

“Sweet And Sour Chicken is a culinary masterpiece that combines a delightful interplay of flavors and textures. “

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, pounded to even thickness
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup corn starch
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup crushed pineapple
• 1 chili pepper, seeded and finely diced OR 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
• ½ yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Begin by whisking together honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and crushed pineapple in a small bowl. Set this sauce aside for later use.
2. In a separate step, combine cornstarch and flour in a large plastic bag. Set this bag aside.
3. Take a shallow dish and beat the eggs, combining them with 2 tablespoons of water. Dredge the chicken breasts in the egg mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4. Next, transfer the egg-coated chicken breasts to the plastic bag containing the flour mixture. Shake the bag to ensure the chicken is well coated with the flour mixture.
5. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for approximately 4 minutes on each side until they achieve a golden brown color. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
6. In the same skillet, heat an additional 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté either the chili pepper or bell pepper, along with the onion, until they become softened.
7. Pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture and stir until it thickens. You can add red pepper flakes at this point if you prefer a bit of heat.
8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce.
9. Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve it over a bed of rice or noodles. Be sure to spoon some extra sauce over the chicken for added flavor.
10. For a finishing touch, sprinkle chopped cilantro over the dish to garnish.