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Braised chicken in a sweet and sour sauce

Braised chicken in a sweet and sour sauce

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Discover this braised chicken with a tangy and sweet flavor, perfect for summer. Small pieces of chicken that are crispy on the outside and tender on the …

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Recipe from Thomsonlee, P1ayer, Honmingjun and 5 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Here is a delicious recipe for braised chicken in a sweet and sour sauce, perfect for hot summer days. The chicken is slow-cooked to develop a rich and flavorful sauce, with notes of both acidity and sweetness, making it a unique and appealing dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.20 $0.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.18
  • $0.07
  • $0.73
  • $0.07

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the ginger and brown leaves for about 1 minute, then add the pork bones and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add rice wine to flavour the bones. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add soy sauce to color, then adjust the seasoning with soy sauce until you achieve the desired flavor. ≈ 2 min
  5. Since vinegar already contains salt, it’s best to add a moderate amount of soy sauce. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add water and let it simmer until it has reduced almost completely.
  7. Next, add the sugar, and continue to simmer until the water has reduced by half.
  8. Add water as needed, according to your preference. ≈ 3 min
  9. Continue until the water is almost completely gone and the sauce has thickened.
  10. Add vinegar to enhance the flavor, making sure it covers about half of the bones. ≈ 3 min
  11. Finally, let it simmer until the desired consistency is achieved.
  12. Features: A refreshing and sweet taste, a pleasant texture, and perfect for summer. ≈ 3 min
  13. Small, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these are rich in protein, calcium, and essential sugars for the body. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Braised chicken in a sweet and sour sauce

  • Cut the bones into small pieces and set aside. Finely chop the ginger and onion.$0.15
  • Heat a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the pork bones and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice wine to flavor the bones. Add soy sauce to color, then adjust the seasoning with soy sauce until the desired flavor is achieved. Since the vinegar contains salt, it is best to add a moderate amount of soy sauce.$0.18
  • Add water and let it simmer until it has reduced almost completely. Then add sugar, and continue to simmer until the water is about half gone. Add more water if needed, according to your preference. Continue until the water is almost completely gone and the sauce has thickened. Add vinegar to enhance the flavor, making sure it covers about half of the bones. Finally, let it simmer until you reach the desired consistency.$0.07
  • Brown the sesame seeds in oil paint until they are golden, then pour them into a dish. Sprinkle lightly with chives, to taste.$0.73
  • Features: A refreshing and sweet taste, a pleasant texture, and ideal for summer. Small, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, rich in protein, calcium, and essential sugars for the body.$0.07

Total$1.20

that's $0.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Cut the bones into small pieces and set aside. Finely chop the ginger and onion.
  • Boil the pork bones in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain to remove any foam and small pieces of cartilage. Rinse the bones under hot water.
  • Heat a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger and scallions and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the pork bones and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice wine to flavor the bones. Add soy sauce to color, then adjust the seasoning with soy sauce until the desired flavor is achieved. Since the vinegar contains salt, it is best to add a moderate amount of soy sauce.
  • Add water and let it simmer until it has reduced almost completely. Then add sugar, and continue to simmer until the water is about half gone. Add more water if needed, according to your preference. Continue until the water is almost completely gone and the sauce has thickened. Add vinegar to enhance the flavor, making sure it covers about half of the bones. Finally, let it simmer until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Brown the sesame seeds in oil paint until they are golden, then pour them into a dish. Sprinkle lightly with chives, to taste.
  • Features: A refreshing and sweet taste, a pleasant texture, and ideal for summer. Small, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, rich in protein, calcium, and essential sugars for the body.

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