
Recipe of the month: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ahh, Sweet and Sour Chicken, one of the heavyweights of the Chinese takeaway world. But forget soggy chicken in a box - the very best sweet and sour chicken dishes should strike just the right balance between crisp chicken and sticky deliciousness. Try out this recipe - we guarantee you'll be impressed with yourself.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken thighs / belly pork / pork shoulder steaks
- 1 egg
- 1 large bowl seasoned corn flour
The Marinade
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Light Soy sauce
The Sauce
- 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- Dark soy sauce
Optional Vegetables
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tin of pineapple
- 1 green pepper
Method
Preparation
Cooking
Please note: the key to a good sweet and sour is to ensure the meat is as crispy as possible.
N.B. the key to a good sweet and sour is to have just enough sauce to wrap around the crispy pieces of meat.
Serving
How To Make Sweet and Sour Chicken
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- 300g chicken thighs / belly pork / pork shoulder steaks
- 1 egg
- 1 large bowl seasoned corn flour
The Marinade
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Light Soy sauce
The Sauce
- 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- Dark soy sauce
Optional Vegetables
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tin of pineapple
- 1 green pepper
Preparation
Cooking
Please note: the key to a good sweet and sour is to ensure the meat is as crispy as possible.
N.B. the key to a good sweet and sour is to have just enough sauce to wrap around the crispy pieces of meat.
Serving
How To Make Sweet and Sour Chicken
View Our Products
Have you been inspired by our tips and recipes? Why not check out our ranges below! From our exclusive range of woks to our cookery classes that will help inspire your cooking further.