Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 250 g sugar
- 125 g white vinegar
- 125 g water
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp cold water
Chicken
- 500 g chicken breasts skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Serving
- 300 g cooked rice
Instructions
Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, white vinegar, 125ml of water, soy sauce, and tomato ketchup. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 60ml of cold water until smooth.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat, and when it begins to simmer, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously.
- Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove it from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Place the cornstarch in another shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the cornstarch, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the chicken until it's golden brown and crispy, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken pieces and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble the Dish:
- Reheat the sweet and sour sauce over low heat if it has cooled.
- Pour the sauce over the fried chicken pieces in the pan or wok and gently stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens further.
Serve:
- Divide the cooked rice among serving plates.
- Top the rice with the sweet and sour chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade sweet and sour chicken on rice!Feel free to adjust the sweetness or sourness of the sauce to your liking by adding more sugar or vinegar as needed. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and sour chicken
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
579
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
173
mg
58
%
Sodium
1275
mg
55
%
Potassium
586
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
96
g
32
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
64
g
71
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
212
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.