異 Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken — A must-try recipe by Hello Asia

Sweet and sour chicken is one of the most popular fried dishes, loved for its crispy texture and its perfectly balanced tamarind sauce, combining sweetness with a pleasant tang. The chicken is golden and crisp on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside… absolutely delicious!

 Follow Hello Asia into the kitchen and easily recreate this iconic dish at home.

Why try this recipe?

✅ Ingredients available on HelloAsia.ch: tamarind paste, panko breadcrumbs
✅ Easy to prepare: no need to soak or squeeze tamarind, and no complicated powders to handle
✅ Delicious result: crispy chicken coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Chicken

• 500 g chicken fillet, cut into pieces
• 1 small piece of fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves and the same amount of shallots, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion, cut into cubes
• 2 bell peppers, cut into cubes
• 100 g panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp Hello Asia tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp nuoc-mâm (fish sauce)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional)
• Salt, pepper
• 3 tbsp water
• Cooking oil
• Roasted white sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparing Sweet and Sour Chicken

1. Marinate the chicken

Mix the chicken pieces with half of the garlic, shallots, ginger, 1 tsp salt, soy sauce, and a little pepper.

Leave to marinate for 20 minutes.

Cut the onion and bell peppers into cubes about 3 × 3 cm.

2. Fry the chicken

Beat the eggs. Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the egg, then coat them in panko breadcrumbs.

Heat the oil over medium heat and fry until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.

Drain on paper towels.

3. Prepare the tamarind sauce

In a bowl, mix the tamarind paste, sugar, nuoc mam, 3 tablespoons of water, and a little chili sauce according to your taste.

In a clean frying pan, sauté the remaining garlic, shallots, onion, and bell peppers in a little oil.

Then pour in the prepared sauce and simmer over low heat until it thickens.

4. Combine

Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Toss gently until they are evenly coated.

5. Plate

Arrange the chicken on a plate and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.

Serve hot with steamed white rice and vegetables of your choice.

Hello Asia tips

• A marinade made with garlic and shallots adds flavor to the meat and helps prevent it from darkening during cooking.
• Frying in properly heated oil with a light coating ensures perfect crispiness without excess grease.
• The Hello Asia tamarind paste saves valuable time while delivering authentic flavor.

Conclusion

 Order your ingredient kit now from HelloAsia.ch and share a delicious moment around this much-loved classic!