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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Do you like fried chicken, crispy stir-fried but evenly coated with sauce? Then let’s join TasteVN cooking this delicious pineapple apple chicken dish right away, this stir-fry will help the chicken be both crispy and chewy, try it now!
Ingredients for Pineapple Apple Chicken For 2 people
Chicken thighs 300 gr Red apple 1 fruit Pineapple 1/4 fruit Egg yolk 1 piece Shallots 2 bulbs Ginger A little (sliced) White sesame A little Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Apple juice 1 cup (about 300ml) Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Flour 100 gr Seasoning A little (MSG/ seasoning powder/ pepper) Cooking oil 400 ml
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good chicken thighs
- Choose chicken thighs with light yellow skin, smooth, firm to the touch, and when pressed lightly on the meat, it should still have a certain elasticity.
- Choose chicken thigh meat that has bright red-pink color, without any unusual odor or sliminess.
- Avoid chicken thighs with loose skin and meat, that no longer hold tightly together, dark skin, bruises, or blood clots.
How to choose crispy, delicious apples
- Choose apples that have bright colors, shiny skin, and do not feel smooth to the touch.
- Only select apples that are medium-sized, slightly larger than a tennis ball, with fresh and green stems tightly attached to the fruit, firm apples that feel heavy in hand.
- Lightly tap the apple with your hand; if it makes a loud sound, it means the apple is crispy and delicious. Conversely, if there is no sound, it usually means the apple has been stored for a long time and is no longer fresh.
How to choose fresh, sweet pineapples
- Sweet pineapples will have bright yellow color from the base to the top, or may have some green mixed in.
- You should choose pineapples that are short and cylindrical, as they will have more flesh and be sweeter than long-stemmed pineapples.
- Choose pineapples that feel heavy in hand, with fresh green tops, large and sparse eyes, and a sweet aroma when sniffed.
- Avoid buying pineapples that have turned yellow-orange or have black spots; do not buy green pineapples as they are very sour and will not taste good when cooked.
How to choose fresh, quality chicken eggs
- To select fresh chicken eggs, you can check by observing the outer shell; fresh eggs have a dark, even-colored shell, without cracks or unusual dark spots.
- Additionally, you can choose chicken eggs by feeling their shell; a fresh egg will have a slightly rough shell, and when touched, it will have tiny specks and a bit of a rough texture.
- At the same time, you can check by shaking the egg; if you don’t hear any noise when shaking, this egg is still fresh and should be chosen. Conversely, if you hear a sound when shaking, these eggs are no longer fresh; the louder the sound, the less fresh they are.
Where to buy canned apple juice?
Apple juice, also known as apple drink, is a type of beverage made from pressed apples. You can use apple juice as a fruit drink, and you can dilute it with water when consuming if you find this pure juice too strong for your taste.
You can buy canned apple juice at large supermarkets or big grocery stores like TasteVN,… The price of apple juice ranges from 30,000 to 60,000 VND per liter (price updated in August 2021).
How to Prepare Pineapple Apple Sauce Chicken
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken Thighs
After purchasing the chicken thighs, soak them in salt water for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and let them drain.
Use a knife to cut around the chicken leg, then use the knife to scrape close to the thigh bone to separate the meat from the bone. After that, cut the chicken into small square pieces.
Place the chicken thighs in a bowl, then add 2/3 teaspoons of chicken seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 egg yolk, then use chopsticks to mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the apples and other ingredients
After purchasing the apples, wash them thoroughly with water and then dice them. Next, peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, and then dice it as well.
Then, peel the shallots, wash off any dirt on the skin, and slice them thinly.
For the ginger, scrape off the skin and slice it into thin pieces. Finally, leaves of cinnamon should be picked, washed clean, and then chopped finely.
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Make the apple sauce
Pour about 300ml of apple sauce into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and stir well.
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Dusting and Frying Chicken
You put 100g of flour into a large bowl, then use chopsticks to pick up the marinated chicken and roll it evenly in the flour.
You place a pan on the stove and add about 400ml of cooking oil, filling 2/3 of the pan, and heat until boiling. After about 5 minutes, when the oil starts to boil, you add the floured chicken to fry in deep oil for about 5 – 7 minutes until the chicken is golden and crispy, then take it out to drain the oil.
After that, you continue to heat the oil pan over high heat and fry the chicken again for 2 minutes; when the flour turns a beautiful golden color, take it out to drain. With this method, our chicken will stay crispy longer!
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Sautéing Apples and Pineapples
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add sliced shallots and sliced ginger to sauté until fragrant.
Add the diced apples and pineapples, stir well, then add the prepared apple sauce, cooking over high heat until the sauce boils for about 5 minutes.
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Stir-fry chicken
When the sauce reduces, add the chicken to stir-fry, shake the pan to let the chicken absorb the sauce evenly, then add the chopped basil leaves into the pan and stir well for about 2-3 minutes.
Note: Remember to add the chicken only when the sauce is about to run out and shake it quickly to avoid making the chicken skin soft!
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Completion
Finally, add about 1 tablespoon of butter and stir well to finish! Turn off the heat, bring the dish to a plate, and you can sprinkle a little white sesame and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise sauce on top to enjoy right away.
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Finished Product
The chicken is chewy and crispy, coated with a shiny golden-brown sauce that blends beautifully with the sweet and sour flavors, and the fragrant aroma of apples and pineapples, making the dish more appealing, especially for children!
You can also prepare fried potatoes and salad to create a “restaurant combo” for the whole family to enjoy on the weekend!
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With just a few simple steps, you can quickly complete the delicious pineapple apple chicken for your family meal! TasteVN wishes you success!
