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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken: A Desi Fusion Feast

Experience the bold flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken in this delightful fusion recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Desi
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5 lbs Chicken Breasts cut into medium chunks
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust based on dietary needs
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice brings acidity and brightness
  • 1 piece Egg binds coating for ultimate crispiness
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch additional for slurry
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 pieces Chicken Bouillon Cubes can substitute with low-sodium broth
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 0.25 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce adjust to your heat preference
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Paste intensifies garlic flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Salt for seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper adds extra seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch thickens sauce
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Scallion optional

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and cornstarch to the marinated chicken. Mix until well-coated.
  3. Heat oil in your pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a medium saucepan, mix water, chicken bouillon, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Create a slurry by mixing additional cornstarch with a bit of water. Stir this mixture into the sauce and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the crispy chicken pieces into the saucepan with the sauce. Let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Serve over fluffy rice for a heartwarming meal.

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