Description
This Sweet and Sour Chicken features crispy chicken pieces, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce. Served over rice, its a tropical delight thats sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in batches, frying for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup. In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until tender. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch mixed with water to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the fried chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce and vegetables. Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over the rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like snap peas, carrots, or broccoli.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes