Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe delivers crispy chicken tossed in a glossy sweet-tangy sauce with fresh pineapple; better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 17

Combine and Finish: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 510kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Large skillet or wok At least 12-inch wide for even frying
1 Kitchen thermometer Essential for checking oil and chicken temperature
2 Glass mixing bowls One for sauce; one for chicken prep
1 Fine-mesh strainer To shake off excess cornstarch
1 Tongs For flipping and tossing chicken

Ingredients

Chicken Coating

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large eggs Beaten
1 cup cornstarch For coating
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

½ cup brown sugar Packed
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup For glaze and color
2 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening
3 cloves garlic Minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated

Vegetables

1 large bell pepper Red or green, chunked
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 small onion Cut into wedges

Instructions

Prep all ingredients; cut chicken and vegetables, and mix sauce until smooth
Coat chicken with egg and cornstarch; fry in hot oil until golden and crispy
Stir-fry vegetables; return chicken; pour sauce and toss everything to coat

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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