Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1 large green pepper, cut in strips; ¾ cup flour; 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic; 1 egg, beaten; ½ teaspoon ginger; salt and pepper; 4 chicken breast fillets; 1 cup oil; 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup vinegar; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 cup water; ½ cup cornstarch; ⅛ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, sliced
1 large green pepper, cut in strips
¾ cup flour
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon ginger
salt and pepper
4 chicken breast fillets
1 cup oil
1 ½ cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup water
½ cup cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt

1
Cook celery, geen peppers and carrots in a small amount of water in a saucepan, until tender-crisp; drain, set aside.
2
Combine flour, minced garlic, egg, ginger, salt and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
3
Pound the chicken fillets with a meat mallet.
4
Cut into strips.
5
Dip the chicken strips into batter; coating well.
6
Brown lightly in hot oil, in a large skillet; drain on paper towels.
7
In a Dutch oven, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
8
Stir in brown sugar; cook 1 minute.
9
Add in vinegar and tomatoes; bring to a boil again.
10
Stir in cornstarch and remaining 1 cup water, gradually.
11
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly; add chicken, cooked veggies and salt to taste.
12
Cook until heated through.
13
Serve over cooked rice.

1210

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks celery, sliced, 2 large carrots, sliced, 1 large green pepper, cut in strips, ¾ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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