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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy chicken coated in a bright sweet-and-sour glaze.

40 minPrep 20 minCook 20 min👨‍🍳 4 servings4.8Easy
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Sweet and Sour Chicken

WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Ingredients adjusted for 4 servings

  • 500 g chicken
  • ½ cup cornflour
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Spring onions
  • Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Suitable pan or pot

STEP BY STEP

Method

  1. 1

    Coat chicken in egg and cornflour.

  2. 2

    Cook until golden and fully done.

  3. 3

    Simmer ketchup, vinegar, sugar and soy.

  4. 4

    Toss chicken in the sauce.

  5. 5

    Garnish with spring onions and sesame.

Nutrition note

Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.

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WHAT I LEARNED

Kitchen knowledge

Sweet and sour flavour comes from balancing sugar and vinegar.

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SAFETY FIRST

Kitchen safety

Check chicken is fully cooked and use care around hot oil.