Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
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5.0
111 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
638 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
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No need for take-out when you've got this yummy sweet and sour chicken recipe for simple and flavorful Chinese at home!
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Ingredients
- ¾-1 cup Canola oil, for frying
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 3-4 chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium pot combine water, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, both sugars, and salt over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, while frying chicken.
- For the chicken, heat 1-1½ inches of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag, then add chicken pieces. Shake until all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate bowl. Dip each piece of chicken into egg, then into flour. Once coated, add to the hot oil.
- Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes, flipping with metal tongs, until cooked through and crispy. Once crisp, place chicken on a paper towel–lined plate. Once all the pieces have been cooked, discard all but a few tablespoons of oil.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the frying pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until peppers are crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, finish the sauce by adding cornstarch-water slurry. Mix and bring to a low boil, then cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the sauce to the pineapple and peppers. Add the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cook until sauce is bubbling, 4–5 minutes more.
Notes
- Variations. Try adding some additional vegetables to your sweet and sour chicken or swapping out the bell peppers for onions, shredded carrots, broccoli florets, or mushrooms.
- Make ahead of time. Prepare sweet & sour chicken the day before and keep it covered in the fridge until ready to use. Heat it in a slow cooker, oven, or on the stovetop before serving.
- Prepare sweet & sour chicken the day before and keep it covered in the fridge until ready to use. Heat it in a slow cooker, oven, or on the stovetop before serving.
- Chicken cut. Boneless chicken thighs are a gret alternative to chicken breast.
- Healthier. Make this a little healthier by skipping the coating and putting the cubed chicken directly into th pan to fry.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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111 reviews
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