Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a sweet and tangy sauce that brightens up any meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ½-inch chunks
Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Breading
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Oil
- as needed oil for frying canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station - Place cornstarch in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and combine flour with salt in a third bowl.
- Step 3: Coat the Chicken - Dip chicken in cornstarch, then in eggs, and finally roll in flour mixture.
- Step 4: Fry the Chicken - Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Step 5: Stir-Fry the Veggies - In the same skillet, stir-fry onion and bell peppers until tender, then add garlic.
- Step 6: Make the Sauce - Mix reserved pineapple juice with vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar/honey, then pour over veggies.
- Step 7: Combine Everything - Add fried chicken and pineapple to the skillet, stir to coat in sauce, and heat through.
- Step 8: Serve and Enjoy - Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Let the chicken sit in salt for 15 minutes before frying for enhanced flavor. Ensure oil is hot for a crispy coating.