Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast, diced

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 cup flour

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup vinegar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

For the Stir-fry:

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Method:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Coat the diced chicken pieces in the beaten egg.

   • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour.

   • Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's well-covered.

   • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Mix well.

   • In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to use as a thickener.

3. Stir-fry the Vegetables:

   • In a large skillet or wok, heat a little oil over medium heat.

   • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

   • Add the chopped red and green bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

4. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Add the fried chicken to the vegetables in the skillet.

   • Pour in the sweet and sour sauce.

   • Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

   • Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Let it simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken hot with steamed rice or fried rice.

Enjoy this classic Chinese dish!