Meat last
Add crunchy chicken to the sauce only at the end.
Chinese Recipe
Sweet and sour chicken
This sweet and sour chicken recipe separates crispy meat and sauce: chicken is marinated and turned into starch, vegetables are fried briefly and everything is only waved in the shiny sauce at the end.
Total time
45 min
Calories
640 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Sweet and sour chicken with peppers and pineapple
So that sweet and sour chicken does not get soft, the crispy meat comes into the sauce at the very end. The sauce should taste sweet, sour and slightly salty, not only after ketchup. Peppers and pineapples remain bite-resistant.
Quick Dinners
Chinese Recipes
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Sweet and sour chicken
Sweet and sour chicken is prepared with crispy fried chicken, paprika, pineapple and a sauce of vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce and starch.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare chicken
Salt chicken, mix with egg and turn into starch.
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2
Roast chicken
Bake chicken in oil golden brown or fry crispy in the pan. Drain on kitchen paper.
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3
Cook sauce
Mix vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, some water and starch and boil.
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4
Fry vegetables
Fry peppers, onion and pineapple briefly in the pan to keep them tender but firm.
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5
Merge
Swirl chicken in the sauce at the end and serve directly.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Sweet and sour chicken
Check Balance
Sweet sour needs vinegar, sugar and salt. Season each sauce at the end.
Fry vegetables
Peppers and pineapples should be warm, but not softly cooked.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Pork fillets or pork nakeds work similar to chickens.
Spray chicken pieces with oil and bake at high heat. They are less crispy than fried.
Nutrition per serving
640kcal
62.0 gCarbohydrates
38.0 gProtein
24.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Sweet and sour chicken
Roast chicken separately and add it to the sauce just before serving.
Yes, in the pan or in the oven. It becomes less crispy, but more suitable for everyday use.
Mostly there is no acid or salt. Gradually adjust vinegar and soy sauce.
Jasmine rice or fried rice fit very well.
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