How To Make Sweet and Sour Chicken

sherylneil (69)in #food • 6 years ago

This delicious oriental dish usually order for take away, but don't shy it away, you can make it at home too, better than take aways :)

There are lots of variation how to make this chinese classic dish but it is with the sauce that makes this delicious dish outstanding.

Ingredients

1 lbs chicken breast (cut in 1' cubes)
flour (1/2 cup)
onion powder
garlic powder
salt and pepper
soy sauce (2tbsp)
water

For the Vegetables

garlic
ginger (thumb size)
carrots (cube)
green/red capsicum
mushroom (optional)
onion (quartered)
pineapple chunks

For the Sauce

reserved liquid from pineapple tin
water (1 cup)
brown sugar (2 tbsp)
cornstarch (1/4) diluted in 1/4 cup water
annato powder or orange food coloring

Preparations

Combine flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add adequate amount of water to make a batter. Then add soy sauce.
Drenched the cubed chicken and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Fry the chicken in a minute on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate with paper towel to absorbs excess oil and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, make the sauce by combining the reserve liquid from pineapple tin, water, sugar food coloring or annato powder. Bring to a boil and simmer for few minutes.
Dilute the cornstarch with the water and add in slowly to the mixture to create a thick sauce. Simmer for few minutes. Set aside.
In a pan, sautee' garlic and ginger. Add in the carrots and capsicums, onion and mushroom. Cook until tender.
Once the vegetable are tender, add in the sauce mixture and the fried chicken. Simmer for few minutes. Adjust the seasoning according to your liking.
Serve warm with rice. Enjoy!

This delicious viand will surely love even by the most picky eaters. Consider trying it for dinner parties, it's a sure hit :)

Feedbacks and any suggestions for this lovely dish is welcome :)

Happy cooking!

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6 years ago in #food by sherylneil (69)

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sharminwadud (45) 6 years ago

Wow. I must try it.

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sherylneil (69) 6 years ago

Sure :) give it a go, you'll like it.
Thank you and Hello to you.

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lymepoet (68) 6 years ago

I enjoy the sour taste in soups! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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sherylneil (69) 6 years ago

Thank you, my pleasure to share. Sour taste in soups is delicious and good for colds.
Brst wishes :)

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