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Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat
4.9 from 48 votes

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

An easy homemade version that tastes so much better (and healthier) than take-out!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 ½ cups pineapple fresh or canned, diced
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce or more, to taste
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
For the chicken
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into
  • 1- inch chunks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg beaten, large

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat.
  3. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken and Thai sweet chili sauce until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.