Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Chicken (糖醋鸡块)

糖醋鸡块 (Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Chicken) is a popular dish in Beijing cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. This recipe will guide you through creating this delicious and classic Beijing dish at home.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Beijing Chinese Cuisine Sweet And Sour Chicken
Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Chicken (糖醋鸡块)

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until fully coated.
  2. Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  3. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make the sweet and sour sauce.
  6. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sweet and sour sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve the Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowls Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons Spatula

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Chicken over steamed white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra tangy flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar to the sweet and sour sauce.

Cost

$15