Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
This recipe for Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy and sweet sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
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| 4 | boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes |
| 1 | small red pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | small green pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped |
| 6 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1 | (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced |
| 1 | bunch scallion, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into chunks (optional) |
| white pepper | |
| 1 | tablespoon soft light brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons rice vinegar |
| 3 | tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry |
| 2 | tablespoons dark soy sauce |
| 3 | cup chicken stock |
| 2 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 2 | tablespoons cornflour, mixed with water |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the boneless chicken, red and green peppers, fresh ginger, and chopped garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. |
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| 2. | Next, add the drained water chestnuts, sliced scallions, and optional pineapple chunks to the wok. Stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, combine the soft light brown sugar, rice vinegar, rice wine or dry sherry, dark soy sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, and a mixture of cornflour and water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Pour the sauce into the wok and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 6 minutes. Season the dish with a sprinkle of white pepper. |
| 4. | Serve the Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry over steamed white rice or fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 350.5 kcal |
| Protein | 30.1 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g |
| Sugar | 10.3 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița