Crispy Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cauliflower Bliss
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
This Crispy Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cauliflower over Rice mixes crunchy chicken with a tangy-sweet sauce for a comforting homemade meal.
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Equipment
- large pan
- Mixing bowls
- Pot
- thermometer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 600 g Chicken (boneless breast or thigh) Skin-on for extra flavor recommended.
- 3 pieces Eggs Acts as a binder for the chicken coating.
- Salt Adjust to taste.
- 120 g All-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
- 1 cup Neutral oil Such as canola for frying.
For the Cauliflower and Rice
- 500 g Frozen cauliflower Fresh cauliflower also works.
- 185 g White rice Can substitute with brown rice.
- 1.5 cups Water or broth Vegetable or chicken broth recommended.
For the Sauce
- 117 g Ketchup The base of the sweet and sour sauce.
- 58 g Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar Adds zesty acidity.
- 50 g Brown sugar or honey Can try agave or coconut sugar.
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Consider low-sodium for health.
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Cool water To mix with cornstarch.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Begin by heating 1 cup of neutral oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Steam or boil 500g of frozen cauliflower until very soft, about 25-30 minutes.
- Cook 185g of white rice in your preferred method until fluffy.
- In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture first, followed by an even layer of 120g of all-purpose flour.
- In batches, fry the coated chicken in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- In a small pot, combine 117g of ketchup, 58g of rice or apple cider vinegar, 50g of brown sugar (or honey), and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Simmer over low heat.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cool water in a small bowl and gradually stir into the sauce.
- In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken and soft cauliflower together, pouring the sweet and sour sauce over them and mix gently.
- Serve the mixture over the fluffy rice, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Notes
Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor. Store leftovers separately for best texture when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg