Chicken in sweet and sour sauce
6 servings
45 minutes
Sweet and sour chicken is a classic of Chinese cuisine, combining tender meat with a rich balance of sweetness and light tanginess. This dish originates from Cantonese culinary tradition, where sweet and sour flavors symbolize harmony. Chicken fillet marinated in soy sauce with garlic acquires a deep aroma and is then fried to a golden crust. The colorful bell peppers and freshness of tomatoes add liveliness and juiciness to the dish. The final touch is honey and vinegar, creating a rich and layered flavor. The dish pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, complementing them with its vibrant character. It's not just food – it's an art of balance that will delight every gourmet.
1
Mix soy sauce, garlic, black pepper and marinate the chicken in this mixture for 30 minutes.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- TABASCO®: to taste
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
2
Cut the chicken fillet into medium-sized cubes.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
3
Heat the pan and toss in the chicken to fry. Cook for about 10 minutes (until the chicken turns white).
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
4
While the chicken is frying, we clean the pepper from seeds and cut it into cubes. Then we add it to the pan with the chicken.
- Green pepper: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
5
We cut the tomatoes into small cubes (the skin can be removed in advance) and add them to the pan.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
6
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7
When the dish is ready, add honey and vinegar (it's better to adjust the exact amount of these products to taste; if it's too sour, add more honey and vice versa).
- Honey: 1.5 tablespoon
- Vinegar: 1.5 tablespoon