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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy sweet and sour chicken made with golden-fried chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, and a perfectly balanced homemade sauce—better than takeout.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutesServings: 4Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian-Inspired / Chinese-AmericanCalories: ~520 kcal per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1½ lb 700 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper chunked
  • 1 green bell pepper chunked
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch and flour until evenly coated.
  3. Fry the Chicken
  4. Heat oil to 175°C / 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
  5. Make the Sauce
  6. In a saucepan, whisk ketchup, pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer gently.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into sauce until thickened.
  8. Cook the Vegetables
  9. In a hot pan, sauté bell peppers and pineapple for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  10. Combine
  11. Add chicken to the pan, pour sauce over, and toss quickly to coat.
  12. Serve Immediately
  13. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.