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Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy chicken pieces tossed in a tangy and flavorful sauce made from vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, often served with bell peppers and pineapple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, mix sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. If desired, add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  7. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • You can bake or air-fry the chicken for a healthier version.
  • Use apple cider vinegar for a milder tang.
  • Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer less sweetness.

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Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chinese takeout, crispy chicken, pineapple chicken

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