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Pour it on Generously! Youlinchi (Chinese Deep Frie

Name: Pour it on Generously! Youlinchi (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1/2 tbsp Water; 10 cm The white part of a Japanese leek; 1 tbsp White sesame seeds

""""Sauteed Sardine Salad with Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken) Sauce!""""

This Pour it on Generously! Youlinchi (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and water. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 64 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

3 tbsp Soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Vinegar
1/2 tbsp Water
10 cm The white part of a Japanese leek
1 tbsp White sesame seeds

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4 servings
Calories
64 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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