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Sweet & Sour Chicken Bites 🍗🍅✨👉 Full step-by-step guide in the slides

👨‍🍳 Ingredients

• Chicken breast

• Egg

• Cornstarch

• Ketchup

• White vinegar

• Sugar

• Cooking wine

• Cucumber

• Salt & oil

📝 Steps

1. Marinate chicken cubes with 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 egg, 3 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

2. In another bowl, mix 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp oil, and a little salt.

3. Heat oil, deep-fry chicken until golden, remove and drain. Fry once more for extra crispiness.

4. In a wok, bring the sauce to a boil until bubbling. Add chicken and cucumber, stir well.

5. Toss until evenly coated in sauce, then serve hot.

🔥 Crispy outside, tender inside, perfectly sweet and sour — pair it with rice and it’s unstoppable!

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2025/8/20 Edited to

If you're new to making sweet and sour chicken bites, here are some tips to help you get the best results. First, marinate the chicken cubes well to infuse flavor and tenderness. Using cooking wine in the marinade adds depth and enhances the aroma. Double frying the chicken is a game-changer—it ensures a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside juicy. Don’t rush this step; fry the chicken until golden, drain, then fry again briefly for ultimate crispiness. When preparing the sauce, balancing the ketchup, vinegar, and sugar is key to achieving that authentic sweet and sour taste. Feel free to adjust the sugar or vinegar slightly based on your preference for sweetness or tanginess. Adding cucumber not only adds a fresh crunch but also complements the rich flavors of the chicken and sauce. Serving these chicken bites hot with steamed rice makes a great quick dinner. This recipe is perfect for weekend cooking or impressing friends at casual gatherings. Trust me, once you try making these at home, you'll find it hard to go back to store-bought versions!

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