Mary Berry has shared a quick and easy recipe for sweet and sour chicken that is being hailed as 'better than takeaway'. The TV chef's version is described as a 'balanced, family-friendly dish' packed with flavour and vegetables, with a sauce that is sweet, tangy and savoury.
According to the Mary Berry Cooks fan site, the meal is 'ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining' and has a short cooking time with a straightforward method. The recipe is also lighter than traditional takeaway versions, allowing home cooks to control the sweetness and sharpness to their taste.
To make the dish, chicken pieces are tossed in cornflour and fried until golden. Onion and pepper are softened in the same pan, then the chicken is returned along with pineapple. A sauce made from ketchup, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornflour and water is poured in and stirred until thickened and glossy.
The dish can be served with steamed jasmine rice, egg fried rice, plain noodles or stir-fried greens. For an even lighter version, cooks can reduce the sugar slightly and use less oil. The recipe is part of Berry's collection of quick, easy-to-cook dishes designed to cut costs without sacrificing flavour.
