Yes, sweet and sour chicken is made with real chicken.
While the preparation and presentation may vary, the core ingredient of sweet and sour chicken is indeed chicken. Typically, this involves:
- Chicken Pieces: Boneless, skinless chicken pieces are cut into bite-sized nuggets or chunks.
- Breading: These chicken pieces are then battered or breaded, often using a combination of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
- Frying: The breaded chicken is deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.
- Sweet and Sour Sauce: The fried chicken is then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce, typically made with vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and other ingredients.
- Additional Ingredients: The dish often includes additions like pineapple chunks, bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
The final product is the familiar sweet and sour chicken dish found on many Chinese takeout menus. So, while heavily processed and served with a sweet sauce, it is undeniably real chicken.
