Momma's Sweet & Sour Chicken

Name: Momma's Sweet & Sour Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
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

Chicken Stove-Top Asian

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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.

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