SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY HOW TO
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY FREE

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY HOW TO

How to make leftover sweet and sour chicken – step by stepīefore you start, read my step-by-step instructions with photos, hints and tips so you can make this perfectly every time.

Spring onions (scallions) and sesame seeds – optional, for garnish (not shown).Vinegar – a nice white wine, rice wine or apple vinegar, nothing overpowering or too astringent.Pineapple – canned pineapple in juice, slices or chunks.

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY FREE

Soy sauce – dark soy (use a gluten free tamari if necessary).

Chilli sauce – I used sriracha but other chilli sauces work too.

Ketchup – Choose a rich tomato sauce that isn’t too vinegary (if it is, use less vinegar).

Sugar – dark muscovado, or soft brown sugar if you have them, though white will do if it’s all you have.

You can take it out, grate from frozen with a Microplane style grater (no need to peel), and return to the freezer for next time.

Ginger – Buy whole ginger and use it fresh or freeze it in a tub.

Onion & garlic – a large white onion and a few cloves of garlic.

Sweet peppers – choose a mix of red and green (yellow too if you have them).

Cornflour – cornstarch, if you’re in the US.

Chicken – Breast or boneless thigh (I prefer thigh for flavour and texture).

Leftover sweet and sour chicken ingredients

Authentic British Chinese takeaway flavour.

My sweet and sour leftover chicken can be made in one pan and is ready to serve in only 20 minutes, so for a fuss-free dinner and more free time, it’s an absolute winner. There’s nothing worthy about using up leftover food here. With a tangy, fruity sauce, fresh, crunchy peppers, and crispy chicken pieces, this sweet and sour chicken recipe is a treat.

Leftover chicken tacos are as quick as they are delicious.

Looking for something different? Try this easy leftover roast chicken tagine.

If you have more chicken to use up, try my fragrant leftover chicken curry.

Even better you can use fresh chicken or leftovers! It is easy, fast and perfect for a mid week meal, with dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Homemade sweet and sour chicken is one of my favourite Chinese fakeaways.

How to make leftover sweet and sour chicken – step by step.

Leftover sweet and sour chicken ingredients.

Sweet and sour chicken stir fry