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Recipes and images extracted from CSIRO Protein Plus: Nutrition and Exercise Plan by Dr Jane Bowen, Professor Grant Brinkworth and Genevieve James-Martin, published by Macmillan Australia. Photography by Rob Palmer.
Sweet and sour crunchy chicken recipe
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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What to do
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Using a fork, whisk the cornflour, egg and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat on all sides.
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Heat the sunflower oil in a large wok over high heat, add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until crispy and light golden. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and capsicum and stir-fry for a further 3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, hoisin and vinegar and toss to combine, then immediately remove the wok from the heat.
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Divide the steamed vegetables among serving bowls, top with the sweet and sour chicken and serve with finely sliced spring onion and red chilli, if using.
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