Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken, a delightful dish that brings vibrant takeout tastes right to your kitchen. This recipe features crispy fried chicken coated in a tangy sauce, complemented by colorful vegetables and juicy pineapple. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s sure to impress with its stunning presentation and delectable taste. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting dish that everyone will love, this recipe fits the bill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; coat in a mixture of flour and cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and minced garlic until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl; pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce (1-2 minutes).
- Add fried chicken and pineapple into the skillet; toss to coat and heat through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg