Monday, 7 March 2022

Sweet and Sour Chicken - Easy juicy recipe



Sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and sour chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken Video Clip


This version is a breeze to make. Just toss some chicken and veggies into a flavor-packed sauce, and voilà—restaurant-quality goodness with a bonus: "You’ll know exactly what went into the pot "

The recipe is laid out in just three simple steps, so even if you're a kitchen novice, you will whip this delicious dish out in less than half hour. 

Gather your ingredients, channel your inner chef, and customize it to your heart's content. Who knew ditching takeaway could taste this good?


Ingredients you'll need;


300g Chicken breasts
1tsp salt

For the batter

3tbsp Corn flour 
4tbsp Plain flour 
1/4tsp Baking powder
5tbsp Water
1 Egg
1/4 tsp Salt 

For the sweet and sour sauce



4tbsp Vinegar
4tbsp Sugar
1tbsp Honey(Optional)
4tbsp Ketchup
1tbsp Dark Soy sauce


 
For the fry up
       

1 Onion
2 Garlic cloves
1Green bell peppers (red/yellow/green)
1tbsp Vegetable oil   
Sesame seeds and spring onions for sprinkling 

Slurry  
 
   
5tbsp Water
5tbsp Corn flour    
         




How to make;

Step 1: Fry the chicken

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper – keep aside
  • Make a slightly thick batter by mixing all the ingredients listed under 'batter'. Remember to beat the egg slightly.
  • Tip all the chicken pieces into the batter
  • Pick one by one and deep fry until crispy and golden. Do not crowd the pan

 Place on kitchen paper and keep aside until needed later


Step 2: Make the sauce


  • Add all the ingredients listed under "sweet & sour sauce" and simmer gently for  5mins and make the sauce. Adjust the taste 

Step 3: Fry the vegetables and add in the sauce and chicken


  • Heat some oil. Saute the cubed onion and sliced garlic and ginger
  • Add in the colourful bell peppers and stir-fry them
  • Push all the vegetables to a side
  • Now pour in the prepared sweet and sour sauce
  • Let it boil 
  • Now tip the chicken pieces
  • Finally, pour the slurry in 
  • Lower the flame and wrap it all together
  • Toss and turn a few times, check the taste, and take out from the stove
  • Serve immediately with piping hot steamed white rice, noodles, or Chow Mein
  • Delicious and addictive!

 

Sweet and sour chicken



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