SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

One pound. Of chicken, I cut it into small 1-inch strips.

2 medium eggs, let them reach room temp.

1 Cup.Of flour.

2 Cups. Of water, for rice cooking.

2 Cups.Of water.

2 large spoons.Of sunflower oil.

A diced green bell pepper.

A diced red bell pepper.

Sour sauce, I used 8-ounces.

1 Cup.Of corn starch.

1 Cup.Of Basmati rice.

Green onions to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1:

In three different medium bowls, I combined the cornstarch, with flour, and two medium eggs. And using a whisk, I beat carefully the eggs.

Step 2:

After that, I dipped the chicken pieces in this mixture and coated them using this mixture, then dipped in eggs, and finally floured.

Step 3:

And I poured the canola oil into an instant pot, once heated over medium-high heat.

Step 4:

Then, I cooked the coated chicken for around 5 minutes on either side.

Step 5:

Next, I tossed in the diced green and red peppers with sour sauce, and I mixed all.

Step 6:

At this step, it was necessary to make sure that the valve was closed and set the pot to sealing, setting the timer for 3 minutes on high.

Step 7:

Once the timer beeped, I open the valve, and I removed the chicken from the pot, and set it aside.

Step 8:

And, I placed the Instant Pot into the pot and combined in Basmati rice with 2 cups of water, and I covered, closing well the instant pot.

Step 9:

And I set the timer for around 3 minutes on high, then I let it release for approx. 17 minutes naturally.

Step 10:

Finally, I served the sweet and sour chicken with rice on the side, garnished with chopped green onions.

So please try this Chinese recipe, and be sure that you’ll never ever regret it, it will be one of the famous recipes in your kitchen!