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A close-up shot of crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken served with vibrant bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
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Sweet & Sour Chicken Fusional Recipe (Crispy Desi-Chinese)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 plates
Calories 650
A flavorful fusion dish combining crispy chicken with tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Poultry

  • 500 g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

Baking and Coating

  • 1 cup cornflour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste salt

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced
  • 1 piece onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced

Sauces and Sweeteners

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)

Garnish

  • chopped spring onions for garnish spring onions

Instructions 

  • Mix cornflour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, chili powder, turmeric, and salt.
  • Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture and fry until crispy. Set aside.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add bell pepper and pineapple, cook 2-3 mins.
  • Mix soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and add to vegetables. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  • Add crispy chicken to sauce, toss to coat. Serve garnished with spring onions.

Notes

For extra crunch, double fry the chicken.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Desi-Chinese
Keyword: Chicken, crispy, sweet and sour