Description
Sweet and sour chicken with a sticky glaze and crispy coating is a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This recipe features tender, breaded chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, making it a sure hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with a pinch of salt.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in the egg wash, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side), then drain on paper towels.
- In another saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ketchup over medium heat. Stir until thickened.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sweet and sour sauce until evenly coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg