Chicken with vegetables, rice, herbs in sweet and sour sauce
3 servings
30 minutes
Chicken with vegetables, rice, and herbs in sweet and sour sauce is a traditional dish of Chinese cuisine that perfectly combines the tenderness of chicken fillet, the freshness of vegetables, and the spiciness of the sauce. Its recipe originates from ancient China where sweet and sour flavors became a symbol of harmony in food. Tomatoes give the sauce a rich color and mild acidity while soy sauce adds depth to the flavor. Vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and onions enrich the dish with texture and natural sweetness. The light spiciness of garlic and chili pepper makes the taste vibrant while herbs complete the composition with a fresh aroma. Serving it with rice makes the dish hearty and versatile; it is suitable for family dinners as well as special occasions. Each spoonful is a combination of warmth, freshness, and rich flavor that brings pleasure.
1
Cut the chicken fillet into fairly large cubes.
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
2
Quickly fry in a well-heated pan.
3
Chop the carrot, onion, and bell pepper into small cubes.
- Carrot: 40 g
- Onion: 40 g
- Sweet pepper: 40 g
4
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped vegetables for 5-7 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 teaspoon
5
Then we pour in the soy sauce.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
6
Add tomato paste and simmer the vegetables for 15 minutes.
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
7
At the end, we add crushed garlic and chili.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
8
We put the chicken fillet.
- Chicken fillet: 300 g
9
Stir and keep on the heat for another 2-3 minutes. At the end, sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Boiled rice can be served as a side dish.
- Green: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste