Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside β this sweet and sour chicken is a Chinese takeout classic you can make at home. It's perfect for family dinners or weekend indulgence, with a balance of tangy, fruity sauce and golden-fried chicken.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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π₯ 2 large eggs
π½ 60 g cornstarch (Β½ cup)
πΎ 60 g all-purpose flour (Β½ cup)
π 500 g chicken breast, cut into 2 cm chunks (1.1 lb)
π§ 3 g salt (Β½ tsp)
πΆοΈ 1 g white pepper (Β½ tsp)
π’οΈ 500 ml vegetable oil for frying (2 cups)
For the sauce
π 150 g pineapple chunks (1 cup)
π« 60 ml ketchup (ΒΌ cup)
π― 30 ml honey (2 tbsp)
π 30 ml rice vinegar (2 tbsp)
π« 15 ml soy sauce (1 tbsp)
π½ 8 g cornstarch + 30 ml water (1 tbsp + 2 tbsp) β slurry
πΏ Optional: 4 g chopped scallions (1 tbsp) or sesame seeds for garnish
Preparation
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Total Time
π Prep: 15 min
π₯ Cook: 20 min
β³ Total: 35 min
Nutritional Value
π 480 kcal
πͺ 28 g protein
π§ 22 g fat
π 40 g carbs
π§ 750 mg sodium
π₯ 480 kcalπͺ 22 g proteinπ§ 40 g fat
Macro Split (kcal)
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Macro grams
Advice
Add red & green bell-pepper strips to the sauce for extra colour and crunch.
Status
π Crispy bites swimming in tangy, glossy sweet-and-sour sauce β better than take-out!
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