Sweet and sour chicken

Ingredients
2
Person(s)
  • 2 pcs
    Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp
    Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp
    Garlic Puree
  • 1 tsp
    Ginger Puree
  • 300 g
    Tinned Pineapple (plus 100 ml of juice)
  • 2 tbsp
    Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp
    Cornflour
  • 1 pcs
    Medium Carrot
  • 1 pcs
    Red Peppers

This homemade sweet and sour chicken is a healthier, budget-friendly alternative to takeout-full of flavour, but easy on the wallet and better for you too.

Directions

1. Cook the chicken

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 - 6 minutes, turning regularly, until browned all over.

2. Add flavour

Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

3. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and cornflour until smooth. Pour into the pan, stirring well to coat the chicken. Add 4 tablespoons of water, then bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Add the veg

Toss in the carrot strips, diced pepper, and pineapple chunks. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a glossy glaze.

5. Serve and enjoy

Delicious served with rice or noodles - and it’s so good, you won’t miss the takeaway version one bit!

To freeze

Let the dish cool completely, then transfer to a labelled freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze flat for easy storage.