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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Coat the protein (chicken or pork) with egg white: In a bowl, combine the chicken or pork with the egg white, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and cornstarch. Stir to coat the pieces evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Questions about this dish

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How long does Sweet and Sour Chicken take?

40 min all in — 20 min prep, 5 min cook, 15 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

A bit of work.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

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What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Saucepan, Wok, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.

How much vinegar?

¼ cup of Vinegar.

How much brown sugar?

3 tbsp of Brown sugar.

What can I use instead?

Chicken → Pork. Same weight, bite-size pieces, same coating and sauce. Sweet and sour pork is this recipe, not a second listing.

Any tips from this recipe?

Pick the protein first. Pork tenderloin or shoulder, same weight as the chicken, same method. Taste the sauce at the end. Add vinegar or brown sugar if it is flat.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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