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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken: Homemade Bliss in Under 45 Minutes

This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a quick, homemade dish that captures the flavors of takeout in under 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil for frying
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Onion
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar white or apple cider
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Water optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss the chicken until every piece is well-coated.
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  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the chicken pieces. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
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  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and toss in the sliced red and green bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
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  4. Combine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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  5. Return the crispy chicken to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over and cook for another 2 minutes.
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  6. Gently stir in the pineapple chunks, allowing them to mingle. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
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  7. To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the skillet. Cook for an additional minute until thickened.
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  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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  9. Serve the dish over jasmine rice or chow mein noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized for cooking. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying for a crispy finish. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.

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