Dave's Sweet Sour Chicken

Bring tantalizing flavors to your dinner table with Dave's Sweet Sour Chicken, a vibrant twist on a classic takeout favorite. Tender, crispy bites of seasoned chicken are coated in a light batter and fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a bold homemade sweet and sour sauce that strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Featuring juicy pineapple chunks, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fried rice, making it an irresistible choice for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Elevate your cooking game with Dave's Sweet Sour Chicken—your new go-to recipe for vibrant, restaurant-quality meals at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 100 g Cornstarch
• 100 g All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 500 ml Cooking oil (for frying)
• 200 g Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 2 medium Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
• 1 medium White onion
• 120 ml Ketchup
• 100 ml Rice vinegar
• 30 ml Soy sauce
• 50 g Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
• 60 ml Water
• 2 tsp Cornstarch (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix cornstarch and all-purpose flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.

Step 3

Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip them into the egg, and coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Place the cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 5

Dice the bell peppers and onion into medium chunks. Set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and 2 tsp cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Set aside.

Step 7

Heat 2 tbsp of the frying oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 8

Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 9

Add the pineapple chunks to the pan, followed by the sweet and sour sauce mixture. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Add the crispy chicken pieces to the pan and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed white rice or fried rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2235.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6700.1

Total Fat 529.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 797mg	0%
Sodium 4579.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 108.2g
Protein 185.9g	0%

Vitamin D 147IU	0%
Calcium 261.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2610.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.8%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 18.1%