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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Fried sweet and sour chicken is coated with a thick, tangy Chinese sauce and tossed with tender chunks of peppers, onions, and pineapple.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1343 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 red onion cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 oz pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or canola oil
Chicken Marinade
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Sweet and Sour Chicken Sauce
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 200°F. Line a baking tray with paper towels and a wire rack.
  2. In a bowl mix together the marinade ingredients and add the chicken. Toss to coat in the marinade/batter. Marinate as you prep vegetables.
  3. Wash and cut the vegetables, pineapple and green onion garnish. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  5. In a wok heat the oil to 350°F. Carefully fry the chicken pieces in batches to not over crowd the wok. Cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove and set on paper towel and wire rack lined tray. Repeat with remaining chicken. Place tray in oven to keep warm as you finish sauce and vegetables.
  6. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the oil (let oil cool and save for other use). Heat wok on high and after a minute add the vegetables and pineapple. Stir fry quickly for 2 minutes. Stir the sauce and add to the wok. Stir fry to coat the vegetables another 1 minute as the sauce thickens. Add the cooked chicken and toss to coat completely. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1343kcal (67%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 1143mg (48%) Potassium 630mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 745IU (15%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1343

% Daily Value*

Calories 1343kcal 67%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 1143mg 48%
Potassium 630mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 745IU 15%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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