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Tender Sweet and Sour Chicken

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This sweet and sour chicken doesn't need deep-frying! The tangy sauce clings perfectly to the chicken and makes your rice disappear in no time! ♪

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Chicken breast or thigh300-350g
  • Carrot1
  • Bell pepper2-3
  • Onion1/2 large
  • ★Ketchup3 tbsp
  • ★Rice vinegar3 tbsp
  • ★Sugar3 tbsp
  • ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
  • ★Chicken stock powder2 tsp
  • Cornstarchto taste
Allergens
soybeanchicken

Directions

25 min
  1. 1

    Cut 300-350g of chicken breast or thigh into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl or plastic bag, marinate with a 1:1 mixture of sake and soy sauce to flavor.

  2. 2

    Combine all the ★ seasonings in a bowl and mix together beforehand.

  3. 3

    Cut 1 carrot into chunks, and cut 2-3 bell peppers and 1/2 large onion into large pieces. You can microwave the vegetables first to shorten cooking time.

  4. 4

    Coat the chicken thoroughly with cornstarch. Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken. Once one side is golden, flip and cover with a lid to cook through.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken temporarily and stir-fry the vegetables in the same pan. (Skip this step if vegetables were already microwaved.)

  6. 6

    Once the vegetables are cooked, return the chicken to the pan, add the ★ seasonings, and simmer to reduce. The cornstarch coating the chicken will naturally create a glossy sauce.

  7. 7

    Once everything is well coated, transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

Tips

Microwaving vegetables beforehand makes cooking smoother. Browning the chicken well enhances its flavor and makes the dish even more delicious.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories273 kcal
  • Protein22.7 g
  • Fat6 g
  • Carbs31.7 g
  • Sodium2.2 g