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A plate of crispy sweet and sour chicken with pineapple and bell peppers served over white rice.

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken, fresh bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks tossed in a tangy, homemade sweet and sour sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and pineapple juice to create the base for your sweet and sour chicken with pineapple.
Step 2: Place the chicken chunks in a bowl and coat with the beaten egg. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornstarch and flour.
Step 3: Dredge each piece of egg-coated chicken in the flour mixture until fully covered.
Step 4: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes per batch). Set aside on paper towels.
Step 5: Drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Sauté the onions and bell peppers for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 6: Add the pineapple chunks and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
Step 7: Once the sauce thickens slightly, toss the crispy chicken back into the pan. Stir quickly to coat everything in the sweet and sour chicken with pineapple sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For an even crispier result, use a thermometer to keep your oil at exactly 350°F (175°C).

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg