Sweet and Sour Chicken Fillet
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 50g cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 5 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Clean and cut the chicken breasts into small pieces according to your preference.
- Season with salt, pepper, and egg white.
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Coating the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. You can also use instant chicken flour mix if preferred.
- Coat the chicken pieces evenly with the flour mixture.
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Frying the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.
- Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant, then add the sliced onion.
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Adding Flavors:
- Stir in the tomato sauce, oyster sauce, and half a glass of water.
- Season with salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Thickening the Sauce:
- Dissolve 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in a little water to make a slurry.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Final Assembly:
- Turn off the heat and add the fried chicken to the sweet and sour sauce.
- Mix gently until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
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Serving:
- Transfer the sweet and sour chicken fillet to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Enjoy this delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken Fillet, a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors that will delight your taste buds!
