Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cucumber and Rice

Zesty, crunchy, and utterly delicious – Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cucumber and Rice hits all the right notes!

Prep time: 40 min

Difficulty: Medium

Portions: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cucumber

• 4 cups rice (basmati or jasmine)

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken cubes with a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Cut the cucumber and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

3. Add the fried chicken to the skillet with the sweet and sour sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well-coated.

4. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over a bed of freshly cooked rice.

Crunchy, tender chicken in a tangy, sweet sauce served over fluffy rice – the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love.