Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

by Skinny Chef
(Iyogalife.com)

Sweet and sour is one of the most common and popular Chinese cooking methods, that goes great with fish, pork, chicken and even plain rice. It is also great for your appetite.

Today I am sharing a great sweet and sour chicken recipe that is so much better than a takeaway, great with rice or noodles and I hope you will enjoy it!


Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup grapefruit juice

• 2 tablespoons corn starch

Main Ingredients:

• 2 pounds skinned, de-boned chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 green bell pepper, seeded cut into

• 1/2-inch square bits

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch square bits

• 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1/4 cup sliced scallions


Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients for sauce in a large bowl. Mix well and set aside.

• Sprinkle chicken with salt. Mix the flour, garlic powder, and black pepper on a sheet of wax paper or aluminum foil. Mix the egg and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg wash then into the flour mixture. Place on another sheet of wax paper or aluminum foil.


• Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the oil. When the oil is hot add the chicken and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once until the chicken begins to brown. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the broccoli, zucchini, peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2-3 minutes until the veggies begin to soften slightly, scraping any bits of chicken from the bottom of the pan while stirring.

• Return chicken to pan and add sauce. Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender crisp. Top with scallions and serve immediately.


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Original Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe