Sweet and Sour Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, white pepper, and one egg.
  2. 2Mix well to ensure the chicken is coated.
  3. 3Prepare a separate bowl and add plenty of cornflour.
  4. 4Dredge each piece of chicken through the cornflour until perfectly coated.
  5. 5Optionally air fry the chicken at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
  6. 6Alternatively, deep fry the chicken in plenty of oil in a frying pan.
  7. 7Double fry the chicken for extra crispiness if deep frying.
  8. 8Make the sweet and sour sauce by combining 4 teaspoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and a tablespoon of white vinegar.
  9. 9Add some cornstarch and water to the sauce ingredients and mix them properly.
  10. 10Sauté the onions, garlic, and peppers for 2 minutes.
  11. 11Add the pineapple to the sautéed vegetables.
  12. 12Add the fried chicken to the pan with the vegetables and pineapple.
  13. 13Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • chicken
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • cornflour
  • 4 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • onions
  • garlic
  • pepper
  • pineapples
  • oil

Equipment

bowlair fryerfrying pan

Tips

  • Air frying the chicken is a healthier option.
  • Deep frying the chicken can make them more crispy; double fry for best results.