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sweet sour chicken

30-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat in cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken in a single layer, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Whisk together ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and ginger in a bowl.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes until just softened.
  5. Pour in the sauce, simmer 1-2 minutes until thick, then return the chicken and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the heat, so have everything ready before you start Step 5. If you want a saucier dish, double the sauce ingredients and reserve a little on the side for drizzling over rice.