Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Transform your dinner table with our irresistible Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce, a vibrant medley of crispy fried chicken, tender bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks, all coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce. This classic takeout favorite is surprisingly easy to recreate at home, featuring a perfectly balanced sauce made from pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. The lightly battered chicken, fried to golden perfection, packs a satisfying crunch that soaks up the bold flavors of the stir-fried vegetables and sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick yet impressive meal and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles. Recreate the delicious magic of Chinese cuisine with this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 500 milliliters Cooking oil
- 150 grams Pineapple chunks (canned)
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 4 tablespoons White vinegar
- 5 tablespoons Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 100 milliliters Water
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch (for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons Water (for slurry)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl.
Step 2
Marinate the chicken with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of cornstarch, 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 1 beaten egg to form a thick batter. Dip each piece of marinated chicken into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Step 4
Heat 500 milliliters of cooking oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. Fry the battered chicken pieces in small batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 5
Cut the bell peppers into bite-sized chunks and drain the canned pineapple, saving the juice for the sauce.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of white vinegar, 5 tablespoons of ketchup, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 100 milliliters of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves to make the sweet and sour sauce base.
Step 7
Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a separate small bowl. Set aside.
Step 8
In a clean wok or large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Add the bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 9
Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce base into the wok. Bring it to a gentle simmer, then add the pineapple chunks.
Step 10
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (1-2 minutes).
Step 11
Add the fried chicken to the wok and toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce.
Step 12
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy your homemade Chinese Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1869.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5914.5 |
| Total Fat 528.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
| Cholesterol 649.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4114.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 149.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 67.0g | |
| Protein 158.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2428.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories