Golden Dragon Sweet and Sour Chicken (金龙糖醋鸡)
This recipe for 金龙糖醋鸡 (Golden Dragon Sweet and Sour Chicken) is a classic dish from Chinese Imperial Cuisine, known for its balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the pineapple and bell peppers until slightly tender.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers in the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Serve the Golden Dragon Sweet and Sour Chicken hot, garnished with green onions, and steamed rice on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Skillet Saucepan Bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Golden Dragon Sweet and Sour Chicken with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra crispy texture, double-coat the chicken by dipping it in the beaten eggs and cornstarch twice before frying.
Cost
$15