Sweet and Sour Chicken
This delightful sweet and sour chicken features crispy chicken chunks, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 large eggs beaten
- ¼ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 5-6 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper.
- In a resealable bag, coat the chicken with cornstarch. Dip the coated chicken into the beaten eggs.
- In a skillet, heat oil over high heat and sauté the chicken pieces until golden and crispy, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté the bell peppers and onion in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the pineapple chunks and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic salt, and cornstarch until well blended.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables, stirring until thickened.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce and vegetables, then serve immediately over hot cooked rice.
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Notes
Enjoy with your favorite toppings!