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Sweet and Sour Chicken

A beloved Chinese-American dish that combines crispy chicken with a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Coat in seasoned cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
  3. In the same wok, sauté bell pepper and onion until just tender.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Pour into the wok and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the fried chicken back into the wok and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Best paired with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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