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The BEST Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe

The BEST Easy Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
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5 from 11 reviews

This easy sweet and sour chicken recipe is a delicious takeout favorite made right at home. Tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, combined with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce, all cooked to perfection. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 6 tablespoons (⅓ cup) cornstarch
  • 50 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables:

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons (⅓ cup) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons (⅓ cup) demerara or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 432 g (15 ¼ oz) tin pineapple pieces, drained (reserve the juice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the cornstarch in a medium bowl, season well with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a high-sided skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Gently fry the chicken pieces on all sides until golden brown. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Note: The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
  3. Cook the Vegetables: After frying the chicken, add the sliced onion to the skillet. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet using a spatula or wooden spoon. Add the chopped bell peppers and cook until they start to soften.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the pineapple pieces, reserving the juice. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding pineapple juice to taste.
  5. Combine and Cook: Add the partially cooked chicken back into the skillet. Simmer the mixture for another 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

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Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chinese Takeout, Homemade Asian Food

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