Braised Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Braised Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce

　　Braised Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce is a famous dish from Macau. First, clean a whole chicken, pat it dry, then cut it into pieces. Marinate the chicken pieces with salt, soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil for 15–20 minutes. Heat a wok over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and sear the chicken pieces until golden. Add minced garlic, minced shallots, and black pepper, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add tomato ketchup, braised sauce (ho yee sauce), sugar, and half a cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 3–5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, transfer to a serving plate, and serve.