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Malaysian Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe

What makes this recipe so special? It's a sweeter and tangier version of the traditional Chinese style sweet & sour chicken. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice for an authentic take on Malaysian cuisine.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Malaysian
Servings 4 -5 people
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breast - cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 red bell pepper – cut into small squares
  • 1/2 green bell pepper – cut into small squares
  • 1/3 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 red onion – cut into small squares
  • 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
  • Dried red chilies
  • Oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds to sprinkle over optional

For the marinade:

  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 egg white - lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Dash of white pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine or sherry optional

For the batter:

  • 1/2 cup cornflour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

For the sweet and sour sauce:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp chili sauce I used Lingham Chili Sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp grated ginger optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the chicken pieces with the marinade, and let sit for 15 minutes. Prepare the batter and the sweet & sour sauce in separate bowls.
  • Heat oil in a wok on high. The oil should be ready after a minute, but you can check by sticking the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil, and if bubbles form around it, the oil is ready. When ready, turn the flame down to medium-low. (Safety note: Never heat oil unattended).
  • Coat the chicken cubes with the batter, shake off any excess batter, and place carefully into the wok. Deep-fry until golden brown, then dish out and drain on paper towels.
  • In a frying pan, heat two tablespoons of oil, and sauté garlic (and dried red chili) until fragrant. Mix in the bell peppers and onions, and stir briefly over high heat until aromatic. Lower heat to medium, and add the prepared sauce and pineapples. Continue to stir-fry until the sauce thickens.
  • Add a bowl of rice to each plate. Place chicken pieces on plate, and pour sweet & sour sauce on top of chicken. Finally, sprinkle sesame seeds on sauce and rice.

Notes

1. Corn flour will give you a lighter crust which works perfect for small pieces of chicken. If you prefer a thicker crust, you can mix in some all-purpose flour.
2. For a quicker version, you can pan-fry the chicken (skip the batter) instead of deep-frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1052mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, sour, sweet
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