Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast, 500g, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cornflour, 100g
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 pineapple, cut into chunks

For the Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 150ml water
• 1 teaspoon cornflour, mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into the beaten egg, then coat with cornflour.
2. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
3. Make Sauce: In a separate pan, mix ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and water. Bring to a simmer.
4. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornflour-water mixture to the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
5. Cook Vegetables: In a wok or large pan, stir-fry the bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes.
6. Combine: Add the fried chicken and pineapple to the vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over and mix well.
7. Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken, a classic takeout favorite, right in your own kitchen!