About
Momma's Sweet & Sour Chicken draws from both country cooking and from Asian cuisine, creating a tasty fusion of, well, sweet and sour flavors! The sauce is bursting with umami and also distinct brightness and tanginess; a delicious balance your taste buds can't get enough of. And the chicken is juicy and savory to boot! When you pile it atop white rice, Momma's Sweet & Sour Chicken is all comfort all the way down!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/2-inch-thick cubes
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- white rice, optional, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
- sesame seeds, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Season the chicken pieces on all sides with the salt and the pepper.
Step 2 -In a large bowl, add the seasoned chicken pieces and the cornstarch and toss to evenly coat, shaking off the excess cornstarch.
Step 3 -Add the beaten eggs to the seasoned chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat.
Step 4 -In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.
Step 5 -Add the coated chicken pieces to the heated oil and brown them on all sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 6 -Add the bell peppers to the chicken pieces and sauté until the peppers have softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7 -In a medium bowl, add the apple cider vinegar, the soy sauce, the honey, the ketchup, and the garlic and whisk to combine.
Step 8 -Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken mixture and simmer until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 -Plate the chicken mixture over the white rice.
Step 10 -Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve.
