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Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce with crunchy bell peppers and onions. This popular Indo-Chinese dish is a perfect balance of flavors, making it a homemade takeout favorite that's ready in under an hour.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Chicken (15 minutes)
Deep-Fry the Chicken (8-10 minutes)
Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce (2 minutes)
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Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce with crunchy bell peppers and onions. This popular Indo-Chinese dish is a perfect balance of flavors, making it a homemade takeout favorite that's ready in under an hour.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 551.13 calories per serving with 42.98g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Stir-Fry Vegetables and Sauce (5 minutes)
Combine and Serve (3 minutes)
Replace the chicken with 250g of paneer, firm tofu, or 2 cups of cauliflower florets. Coat and fry them using the same method.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of chili sauce (like Sriracha or sambal oelek) to the sauce mixture, or stir-fry a few slit green chilies with the ginger and garlic.
Incorporate other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced carrots, baby corn, or zucchini. Add them along with the bell peppers.
For a lighter dish, bake or air-fry the coated chicken pieces instead of deep-frying. Spray with a little oil and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein, which is crucial for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
Bell peppers are packed with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps boost the immune system. Onions and garlic contribute beneficial compounds that support heart health and have anti-inflammatory properties.
The carbohydrates from the flour coating and the sugars in the sauce offer a rapid source of energy, making this a satisfying meal that can help refuel your body.
A typical serving of this homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken (around 300g) contains approximately 450-550 calories. The majority of calories come from the deep-fried chicken, oil, and the sugar in the sauce.
While delicious, traditional Sweet and Sour Chicken is generally considered an indulgent meal rather than a health food. This is due to the deep-frying process and the high sugar content in the sauce. To make it healthier, you can bake or air-fry the chicken and reduce the amount of sugar.
This dish is best served immediately to preserve the crispy texture of the chicken. If you need to prepare it in advance, store the fried chicken and the sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat the chicken in an oven or air fryer to restore its crispiness before tossing it with the reheated sauce.
If you don't have pineapple juice, you can substitute it with an equal amount of orange juice for a citrusy twist. Alternatively, you can use water mixed with an extra teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of vinegar to maintain the sweet and sour profile.
Soggy chicken is usually caused by two main factors: the oil temperature was too low, or the pan was overcrowded. Ensure your oil is hot enough (175°C / 350°F) before adding the chicken, and always fry in small batches to maintain the oil's temperature.