Chicken in sweet and sour sauce
Description
Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients—many of them can be substituted with similar ones, and some can even be omitted entirely. The recipe for sweet and sour chicken itself is very simple, and even a beginner will easily manage to prepare this dish with the necessary ingredients. Good luck with your cooking!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the fillet into elongated pieces. Mix cornstarch, egg, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a plate. Coat the chicken pieces in the mixture and let them sit for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
2. In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 can of pineapple juice, ginger, vinegar, tomato paste, pepper, brown sugar, and the remaining salt.
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Step 3
3. Wash, clean, and slice the bell pepper into strips. Heat the wok thoroughly, add a drop of oil, and stir-fry the pepper for a few minutes. Then wipe the pan with a paper towel.
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Step 4
4. Pour in the remaining sesame oil and sauté the fillet over high heat until cooked through.
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Step 5
5. Add pineapple and bell pepper to the chicken. Fry for another two minutes.
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Step 6
6. Serve the chicken in sweet and sour sauce with rice. Enjoy!