Name: Authentic Yan Su Ji (Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 egg white; *For the Frying Coating:**; 1/2 cup potato starch (preferred) or cornstarch; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; *For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:**; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light soy sauce preferred); 1/4 cup water or chicken stock; 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional, for color and depth); 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry, for thickening); *For Frying and Assembly:**; 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 inch ginger, minced; 1 small red bell pepper, diced (optional, for color); 1/2 small onion, diced (optional); 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Yan Su Ji 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring deep-fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and sour sauce made from vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.

deep-fried sweet and sour

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Chicken vinegar sugar soy sauce

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