SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
This
sweet and sour chicken is full of crispy chicken, fresh pineapple and bell
peppers, all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. A classic Chinese food dish
that tastes even better than the take out version.
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Keyword sweet
and sour chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total
Time 50 minutes
Calories 384 kcal
Ingredients
·
1
1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch
pieces
·
2 eggs lightly
beaten
·
salt
and pepper to taste
·
1/2 cup all
purpose flour
·
1/2 cup cornstarch
·
oil
for frying
·
1/2 cup onion cut
into 1 inch pieces
·
1 green
bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
·
1 red
bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
·
3/4 cup pineapple
chunks
·
1/2 cup sugar
·
1/3 cup apple
cider vinegar
·
2 tablespoons soy
sauce
·
1/2 teaspoon garlic
powder
·
1/2 teaspoon onion
powder
·
1/3 cup ketchup
·
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. Place the eggs in a bowl, add salt and
pepper to taste.
2. Mix the flour and cornstarch together and
place in a shallow bowl or on a plate.
3. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350
degrees F.
4. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then
roll into the flour mixture. Repeat with all of the chicken.
5. Fry 7-8 pieces of chicken at a time for 5
minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with
all of the chicken.
6. While the chicken is cooking, heat 2
teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers and
onion to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are
just tender. Stir in the pineapple.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar,
cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, ketchup and cornstarch.
9. Pour the sauce into the pan with the peppers
and pineapple and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has
thickened.
10. Add the fried chicken to the pan with the
peppers and pineapple and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately.
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