Sweet and Sour Chicken
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Sweet and Sour chicken can be made at home.
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Ingredients
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 or 3 slices fresh ginger
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Red food coloring optional
Chinese-Style Fried Chicken
- 2 eggs beaten, divided use
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper divided use
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic divided use
- 3/4 teaspoon salt divided use
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided use
- 2 tablespoons rice cooking wine
- 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
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Instructions
- To make the sweet and sour sauce, place the orange, lemon, and ginger into a medium pot with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water through a sieve into another pot, pressing the fruit into the sieve to release all the water and juice. Discard the solids.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, and ketchup to the pot with the water and juice and whisk until well blended. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
- Combine the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and store any unused sauce in an airtight container.
- To make the fried chicken, place the chicken in a medium bowl along with 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and the rice cooking wine. Mix well. Allow the mixture to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- In another medium-sized bowl, combine the self-rising flour, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and stir until the batter has a uniform texture.
- Add the vegetable oil to a pot until it reaches a depth of 4 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F.
- Batter the chicken by taking a piece from the marinade and using a skewer to dip it into the batter.
- Carefully lay the battered chicken into the oil and fry until lightly golden brown. Remove the chicken from the oil for about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the oil and fry for an additional minute to make it extra crispy.
- Drain the chicken on a wire rack and serve with sweet and sour sauce.
Notes
- Double-fry for maximum crispiness
- Drain on wire rack, not paper towels
- Keep oil at consistent temperature
- Marinate chicken fully
- Make sauce ahead for better flavor
- Use fresh citrus for best taste
Nutrition Information
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Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
822mg
(34%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23.7mg
(26%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23.7mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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