Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Start by cutting the boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, placing them in a bowl. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before coating it in beaten eggs for a flavorful binding agent. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, dice the bell peppers, pineapple, and red onions into 1-inch pieces. Set aside the chopped ingredients in separate bowls, ready for quick assembly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chicken base to create a luscious sauce. Whisk until well blended, ensuring there are no lumps. Set the sauce aside.
- Take about a quarter of the sauce and pour it into a small bowl. Mix in cornstarch until smooth for your slurry. Set this aside for the next step.
- Prepare a dredging station by mixing cornstarch and flour in another shallow dish. Coat each marinated chicken piece in the mixture before placing it on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a large skillet, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and let them drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped bell peppers, pineapple, and red onions. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until tender yet still vibrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, bringing it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Quickly stir in the prepared slurry, cooking for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the fried chicken pieces, allowing them to heat through for another minute.
- Plate your Sweet and Sour Chicken alongside steaming jasmine or basmati rice, garnishing with additional vegetables or fresh herbs for a burst of color and flavor.
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Notes
Chicken and sauce can be prepared a day in advance, storing them separately for easy assembly when ready to cook.
