Sweet & Sour Chicken Delight

Experience the tangy and savory harmony of homemade Sweet & Sour Chicken, a classic Chinese-American dish that effortlessly combines crispy fried chicken with vibrant vegetables in a luscious sweet and sour sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy family feast, this dish promises to be both colorful and bursting with flavor.
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Ingredients

🥩 500g Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
🌶️ 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
🌶️ 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
🌶️ 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
🧅 1 Onion, sliced
🍍 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
🧂 Seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)
🌽 2 tablespoons Corn Starch
🥚 1 Egg, beaten
🌾 1/2 cup Flour
🟤 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
🌐 1/4 cup Vinegar
🌿 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
🍅 1/4 cup Ketchup
🍍 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
🍶 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
🫒 Oil for frying and sautéing

Instructions

1- Marinate and Coat Chicken:

Toss the chicken pieces with seasoning, 2 tablespoons of corn starch, and the beaten egg to coat thoroughly.
Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.

2- Prepare Breading:

Combine the flour and a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

3- Fry Chicken:

Heat enough oil in a large pot over medium-high heat to deep fry the chicken pieces.
Once hot, add the chicken in batches, frying until they're golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.

4- Sauté Vegetables:

In a separate pan, heat a couple of tablespoons of oil.
Sauté the bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks over medium heat until they're tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

5- Make Sauce:

Whisk together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, pineapple juice, and chicken broth in a bowl.

6- Combine & Thicken Sauce:

Pour the sauce mixture over the sautéed vegetables, bringing it to a simmer.
Allow it to cook until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps.

7- Add Chicken:

Add the fried chicken to the pan, stirring to coat it evenly in the sauce.

8- Serve:

Serve the sweet and sour chicken over a bed of cooked white rice.
Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds for extra flair.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Equipment: Cutting board, deep frying pot, sauté pan, mixing bowls