Description

This Sweet & Sour Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dish with tender chicken pieces fried to perfection and tossed in a tangy homemade sauce made with pineapple, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and ketchup. It’s an easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinner.

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil

3 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes

1.5 cups colored bell pepper, diced

5 tbsp cornstarch

1 can diced pineapple with juice

1 tbsp ginger puree

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

6 tbsp ketchup

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp granulated garlic

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the diced chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch. Cover the bowl and shake until each piece is fully coated.
Coat the Chicken: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, paprika, granulated garlic, and pepper. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat it with the flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches, frying each batch for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced bell pepper over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 more minute.
Make the Sauce: Add diced pineapple (with juice), ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the skillet. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Combine the Chicken and Sauce: Add the fried chicken to the sauce and gently stir to coat. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by dipping it in the egg mixture and then the flour, then repeating the process.

For a spicier version, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 65mg