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Sweet and Sour Chicken


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy battered chicken pieces tossed in a tangy and sweet sauce with bell peppers and pineapple.


Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water


Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the cornstarch and flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes each, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a separate bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
In the same skillet or wok, add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Pour the pineapple juice mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add the pineapple chunks and fried chicken pieces to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes