Welcome to a culinary tale that unfolds in a kitchen not so far away, where an enchanting aroma beckons all to partake in the creation of the most irresistible Sweet and Sour Chicken! ????✨
???? Ingredients:
- ???? 500g boneless chicken, cubed
- ???? 1/2 cup cornstarch
- ???? 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ???? 1/2 tsp salt
- ???? 1/4 tsp pepper
- ???? 2 eggs, beaten
- ???? 2 tbsp vegetable oil
???? Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- ???? 1/2 cup ketchup
- ???? 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- ???? 1/4 cup brown sugar
- ???? 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ???? 1/2 cup pineapple chunks ????????
- ???? 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced ????️????️
- ???? 1/2 cup onion, diced ????????
- ???? 1/4 cup water
- ???? 1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in water)
???? How to Cook:
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken cubes into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated, then coat them with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the coated chicken until it turns a delectable golden brown and achieves a crispy texture. Once fried, set the chicken aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the diced onions and bell peppers until they reach a tender and inviting state.
- Mix in the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, and water. Allow this harmonious medley of flavors to simmer together beautifully.
- Add the dissolved cornstarch to the sauce, stirring attentively until the mixture thickens and gains a luscious consistency.
- As the final step, introduce the crispy chicken to the sauce, ensuring that each piece is lovingly coated with the captivating blend of sweet and sour.