Sweet and sour chicken

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Drain the pineapples in a sieve over a bowl and keep all the juice, it should be about 150ml.

Step 2

Put the cornflour in a bowl and add 3tbsp of the pineapple juice. Stir to a paste.

Step 3

Add the remaining pineapple juice and water

Step 4

Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar and chilli flakes until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Step 5

Fry the onions and peppers in 1tbsp oil on a high heat for 2 mins.

Step 6

Cut the chicken into cubes and add to the pan with the remaining oil. Stir fry for 2 mins until coloured on all sides.

Step 7

Add the pineapple, garlic, ginger and (optional) water chestnuts and stir for 1 min.

Step 8

Give the sauce a stir and add it to the pan. Stir well and season with some black pepper.

Step 9

Cook for 4-6 mins until the sauce is glossy and thick, and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Step 10

Serve with rice.