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Sweet And Sour Chicken

A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken in a tangy and sweet sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the coated chicken to the hot oil and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, add the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks to the skillet.
  6. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  8. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet and stir well.
  9. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Sweet And Sour Chicken over rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double fry the chicken pieces by cooking them once, removing them, and frying again briefly before adding the sauce.