Meat last
Add the crispy chicken to the sauce at the end.
Chinese Recipe
Sweet and sour chicken
This sweet and sour chicken recipe separates crispy meat from sauce: Chicken is marinated and turned into starch, vegetables are briefly fried and only at the end is it all tossed in the shiny sauce.
Total time
45 min
Calories
640 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Sweet and sour chicken with peppers and pineapple
To prevent sweet and sour chicken from softening, the crispy meat is added to the sauce only at the very end. The sauce should taste sweet, sour and slightly salty, not just like ketchup. Paprika and pineapple remain firm to the bite.
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Recipe
Sweet and sour chicken
Sweet and sour chicken is prepared with crispy fried chicken, peppers, pineapples and a sauce made from vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce and cornstarch.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare chicken
Salt the chicken, mix with the egg and turn into cornstarch.
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2
Roast chicken
Fry the chicken in oil until golden brown or until crispy in the pan. Drain on kitchen paper.
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3
Cooking sauce
Mix vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, a little water and starch and bring to the boil.
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4
Roast vegetables
Fry the peppers, onion and pineapple briefly in the pan to keep them al dente.
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5
Merging
Toss the chicken in the sauce at the end and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Sweet and sour chicken
Check balance
Sweet and sour needs vinegar, sugar and salt. At the end, taste each sauce.
Roast vegetables briefly
Peppers and pineapples should be cooked warm but not soft.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Pork tenderloin or neck works much like chicken.
Spray the chicken pieces with oil and bake over high heat. They will be less crispy than deep fried.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
62.0 gCarbohydrates
38.0 gProtein
24.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Sweet and sour chicken
Fry the chicken separately and add it to the sauce just before serving.
Yes, in the pan or oven. It will be less crispy, but more suitable for everyday use.
There is usually no acid or salt. Adjust vinegar and soy sauce gradually.
Jasmine rice or fried rice go very well.
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