The chicken in sweet and sour sauce I propose to you today is the faster and lighter version of the Chinese sweet and sour chicken. This version does not involve frying the chicken in batter, so it is lighter and quicker to prepare, yet still very tasty.
It is an easy and quick recipe, ideal for bringing an exotic dish to the table without difficulty, perfect to accompany with white rice, basmati rice, or stir-fried vegetables. Preparing it at home allows you to control the ingredients and obtain a lighter and more natural sauce compared to restaurant versions.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
- salt
- 0.88 lbs chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free cornstarch
- salt
- 10.58 oz tomato sauce
- 8 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 8 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free)
- 5 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Tools
- 1 Wok
- 1 Knife
- 1 Saucepan
Steps
Wash the bell pepper and cut it in half, removing the stem and inner filaments.
Slice the onion thinly and dice the bell pepper.
Heat 4 tablespoons of sunflower oil in the wok.
Add the onion and bell peppers.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes; they should remain firm and crispy.
Remove from the wok.Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Put the chicken breast into a food bag.
Add the salt and cornstarch.
Mix well.Heat the wok with the remaining oil from cooking the bell peppers.
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.For the sweet and sour sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in water.
In a saucepan, add the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.
Add the cornstarch and mix everything with a whisk.
Simmer over low heat and as soon as the sauce thickens, remove from heat.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and add the cooked bell peppers.
Let it flavor for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Advice
It keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator.
Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance according to your preferences.
Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance according to your preferences.
Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance according to your preferences.
Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance according to your preferences.
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