Sweet and Sour Chicken 🍍
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. With a harmonious blend of savory and tangy flavors, this dish is perfect for a delightful weeknight dinner that will surely impress both family and friends. 🍗🍍
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons catsup
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 green pepper, diced
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
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Mix Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry wine, egg, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.
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Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for about 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Prepare Sauce: Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to the pineapple juice to make 1 cup. In a saucepan, combine this juice mixture with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, sugar, catsup, vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.
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Cook Chicken: Heat oil in an electric skillet to 375°F (190°C). Fry the marinated chicken pieces until they are lightly browned and cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Make Sweet and Sour Sauce: Bring the sauce mixture in the saucepan to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Once the sauce thickens and boils, add the diced green pepper and fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
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Simmer: Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer together for a few minutes until the flavors meld together and the chicken is thoroughly heated.
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Serve: Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over a bed of cooked rice, garnished with the pineapple chunks for an extra burst of tropical flavor.
Enjoy the irresistible combination of tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and succulent pineapple, all bathed in a luscious sweet and sour sauce. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for both special occasions and quick weeknight meals. 🍽️
