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Sweet and Sour Chicken

A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 0.5 kilogram Boneless, skinless chicken breast Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil For frying

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
  • 0.333 cup Ketchup
  • 0.25 cup White vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tablespoons of water

For Stir-frying

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup Diced pineapple chunks
  • 0.5 cup Diced green bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup Diced red bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup Diced onion

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with beaten eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce for the sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add diced bell peppers and onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. If needed, add the cornstarch slurry to further thicken.
  • Add the fried chicken and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  • Serve hot, typically with steamed rice.

Notes

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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