This recipe for Sweet And Sour Chicken with peppers is a flavorful, quick meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
The combination of crispy air-fried chicken and a sweet, tangy sauce makes for a delicious dish.
Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (400g), diced
- 1 egg, whisked
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 150ml water
- 30g tomato sauce
- 15g brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- ½ onion, chopped
- Green peppers, chopped
- Red peppers, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- White sesame (for ganishing, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Dice the chicken breasts and place them in a bowl with the whisked egg.
Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Add 5 tbsp cornstarch to the chicken and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
Step 3: Air fry the chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, or bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for 18-22 minutes.
Step 4: In a pan, bring 150ml water to a boil. Add 30g tomato sauce, 15g brown sugar, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
Cook for 2 minutes, then set aside.
Step 5: In the same pan, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion, green peppers, red peppers, and crushed garlic for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 50ml water and add to the pan.
Add the cooked chicken and simmer until the sauce is sticky and coats the chicken well. Sprinkle with white sesame. Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use other vegetables?
Yes, you can substitute the green and red peppers with vegetables like broccoli or zucchini for a different twist.
2. Can I bake the chicken instead of air frying?
Yes, you can bake the chicken at 190°C (375°F) for 18-22 minutes, until fully cooked and crispy.
3. How do I make the sauce thicker?
To thicken the sauce, mix an additional 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 50ml water and stir it into the sauce until it reaches your desired thickness.
4. Can I make this dish spicier?
For a spicier version, add some chili flakes or Sriracha to the sauce while cooking.
5. How should I store leftovers?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.
Sweet And Sour Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts 400g, diced
- 1 egg whisked
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 150 ml water
- 30 g tomato sauce
- 15 g brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Olive oil for cooking
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 green peppers chopped
- 1 red peppers chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- White sesame for ganishing, optional
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts and place them in a bowl with the whisked egg.
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add 5 tbsp cornstarch to the chicken and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
- Air fry the chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, or bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for 18-22 minutes.
- In a pan, bring 150ml water to a boil. Add 30g tomato sauce, 15g brown sugar, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion, green peppers, red peppers, and crushed garlic for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 50ml water and add to the pan.
- Add the cooked chicken and simmer until the sauce is sticky and coats the chicken well. Sprinkle with white sesame. Serve and enjoy!
