Sweet and Sour Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Coating
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5 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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3 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
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90 g (¾ cup) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic salt
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2 teaspoons paprika
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3 skinless chicken breast fillets, chopped into bite-size chunks
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 large onion, peeled and chopped into large chunks
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1 red pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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1 green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped/crushed
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1 teaspoon minced ginger
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150 ml (⅔ cup) tomato ketchup
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2 tablespoons malt vinegar
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6 tablespoons dark brown muscovado sugar
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475 g (17 oz) canned pineapple chunks in juice
→ To Serve
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Egg fried rice or boiled rice
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with cornflour, and one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
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Dredge chicken pieces in cornflour, then dip in egg, then dredge in seasoned flour. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
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Fry the coated chicken in the hot oil for 6–7 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through. Remove and drain on kitchen towels.
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In a separate large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high. Add onion and peppers; cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
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Stir in ketchup, malt vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple (with juice). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Transfer crispy chicken into the sauce and toss gently to coat.
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Serve hot over boiled or egg fried rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
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Slice open the largest chicken piece to ensure no pink remains inside.
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You can prepare the sauce while the chicken is frying to save time.
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For extra crunch, fry chicken in smaller batches if needed.
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Use canned pineapple with juice for maximum flavor.
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Goes great with simple steamed vegetables or a green salad on the side.