Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Another of the UK's favourites. Here chicken is served with peppers, pineapple and water chestnuts in a lovely sweet and sour sauce. Serve with plain white rice or fried rice. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1in cubes |
1 small red pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1in pieces |
1 small green pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1in pieces |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped |
6 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced |
1 bunch scallion, cut into 1in pieces |
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and cut into chunks (optional) |
white pepper |
1 tablespoon soft light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
3 tablespoons rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry |
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce |
3/4 cup chicken stock |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
2 tablespoons cornflour, mixed with |
2 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the chicken, peppers, ginger and garlic. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, scallions and pineapple, if using, and fry for about 30 seconds.
2. Add all the sauce ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 6 minutes. Season with white pepper.
3. Serve with plain white rice or fried rice.
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