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Sweet And Sour Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a glossy sweet and sour sauce with red chilies, ginger, and green onions, topped with sesame seeds.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Sweet And Sour Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with cornstarch.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a wok and fry chicken until golden and crispy.

  3. Step 3

    Slice chili peppers, green onions, ginger, and onion into chunks.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, mix sugar and rice vinegar to make the sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Stir-fry aromatics in the wok until fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Add sauce and chicken, tossing to coat evenly.

  7. Step 7

    Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • wok
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • small bowl

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