Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Chicken (35 Minutes)

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Bring the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine to your kitchen with this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe! The chicken, coated and fried to perfection, is enveloped in a tantalizing sweet and sour sauce that’s both zesty and rich. A sprinkle of sesame seeds not only adds a delightful crunch but also a nutty flavor, elevating the dish to new heights. What’s more, this recipe is straightforward, and with a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s sure to impress!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prep Chicken (10 minutes): Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, and dredge in flour, then in beaten eggs.
  2. Fry Chicken (15 minutes): Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Prepare Sauce (5 minutes): While the chicken is frying, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a bowl. In a saucepan, heat the mixture and add the cornstarch slurry, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  4. Combine and Serve (5 minutes): Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

For an even more delightful experience, consider marinating the chicken pieces in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic before dredging. The sauce’s flavor can be adjusted to suit your taste—add more sugar or vinegar as per your liking. Serving this dish over a bed of steamed jasmine rice or alongside fresh, crisp vegetables makes for a balanced meal. A glass of chilled white wine or a light beer complements the flavors wonderfully. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

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