SWEET AND SOUR PORK/CHICKEN

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This is one of the most popular dish on our menu...right up there with General Tso's. The sauce in our version is not super sweet so adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.

Provided by NavyDoc13

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 lb boneless pork, cut into 3/4 " pieces or 3/4 lb dark chicken meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
cornstarch
cooking oil, for deep frying
1/2 cup onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup pineapple chunk
1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs rice wine, and meat in a bowl. Stir to coat & let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in a small bowl, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, water, 1 tbs cornstarch, 2 tsp soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
  • Remove meat from marinade. Dip meat in egg wash, drain excess, then dredge in cornstarch and shake off the excess.
  • In a wok or deep fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry meat a few pieces at a time to not drop temperature, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Repeat process for remaining meat pieces.
  • Sautee onions and bell peppers until onions are translucent, add sauce, cook sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until boils and thickens then stir in pineapples and meat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place meat on a bed of rice & top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 911.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 29.4, Protein 19.8

Long Peacock
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Marwan Khaled
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I love the way the sauce caramelizes on the chicken. It gives it a delicious crispy coating.


HAMZA 302
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great option for a party or potluck.


Catherine Lengai
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this one was really good. The sauce was tangy and not too sweet, and the chicken was crispy and tender.


Hawkar Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet and sour sauce makes the vegetables more appealing.


Aaradiya Mou
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this dish. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Silent Prince
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Joram Banx
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I'm always looking for new and exciting sweet and sour chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The sauce is unique and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Ishana Sukhbir
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it. They said it was the best sweet and sour chicken they've ever had.


Salaman Cumar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Artiom Jumiga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


fourat el bohli
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This is the best sweet and sour chicken recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is perfect and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Sagor Sheikh
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Brenda Martin
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is so crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Mayadul Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this one was really good. The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the chicken was crispy and tender.


Bhim Chaudhray
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


sky skaters
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This was a huge hit with my family. They loved the sweet and sour sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


M Ahsan
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I've tried many sweet and sour pork recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is crispy and juicy.


Kawsar Hamid
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Maiya Budhathoki
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.