Description
Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that satisfies your cravings for takeout right from your kitchen. This recipe combines crispy, golden chicken with colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a tangy, sweet sauce that perfectly balances flavors and textures. In just 35 minutes, you can create a family-friendly meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its vibrant appearance and mouthwatering taste, this dish is sure to impress both family and guests alike.
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 for frying
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 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 for thickening
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Sauté chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk together sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce; pour into the skillet and simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch-water mixture until sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Add fried chicken and pineapple; toss to coat and heat through (2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg