Sweet and sour fried chicken. Yep, that’s right you heard it! What more can you ask for than a good fried chicken recipe on top of a yummy sweet and sour sauce?!?!!!
How to save time on frying chicken
I’m not really the one to take a ton of steps to a food recipe. I like my food quickly and easily! Fair enough right? There are so many recipes out there with buttermilk being the key to frying chicken but I beg to differ. So, let’s jump right into this sweet and sour fried chicken recipe because if you are reading this you are all about saving time and energy!
What kind of side can I add to this sweet and sour fried chicken?
Let's be honest, there is no one that wants to eat fried chicken without a good side to accompany. So, here are some great sides to add to your sweet and sour chicken. You can add white rice, mash potatoes, and some delicious gravy.
How to make fried chicken without eggs and milk
I am so glad, I’m not the only one who wants to know how to fry chicken without eggs and milk. Sometimes, the extra time in that recipe is not best for a mom who loves to save time because my kids aren’t having it. Lol. So, let’s get down to the good stuff.
How to fry chicken without eggs and milk? The first thing you would need to do of course is clean your chicken thoroughly. Once you have done that place your chicken in a bowl and add in all of the seasonings. I use garlic powder, seasoning salt, onion powder, and pepper. You can definitely add any other seasoning you may like but this is my preference. The best way to get all the seasoning on the chicken is to mix the seasoning together in a bowl, then add over chicken. Take your hands and massage the seasoning into the chicken.
How to flour chicken to fry
How to fry chicken
Fried chicken has always been one of my favorite meals. It’s simple, quick, and easy! When frying chicken I like to use an entire bottle of vegetable oil. Once placed the vegetable oil in my 5 Qt cast iron pot or a pot of your choice. Allow the oil to reach 350 Fahrenheit. You can do this by using a cooking thermometer. Once, you have done so, place the chicken in hot grease. Cover the pot with a lid and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes. The chicken should be done once it begins to float.
Take out the pot and set onto a napkin.
Tip: chicken isn’t always done just because it’s golden brown. Use a meat thermometer to see if the chicken is around 165 degrees or higher.
How to make the sweet and sour chicken sauce
Making the sweet and sour chicken sauce is so easy. In a pot add in ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Wisp all these ingredients together and add the sauce over your chicken. You can use this as a dipping sauce as well. Place the chicken on a pan and place in a preheated oven of 350 Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes. Take the chicken out and enjoy!!
Last Updated on July 9, 2022 by Ronalyn Alston | Published: December 19, 2020
December 19, 2020