One Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Jan 18, 2025
Sweet and Sour Chicken

One Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

A classic Asian-inspired dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450cal
Carbohydrate: 65g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 600mg

Difficulty Level: easy

20 min Prep
30 min Cook
50 min Total
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Place cornstarch, beaten eggs, and flour each in separate shallow dishes.
  3. Dip each chicken piece first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with cornstarch. This will make the chicken extra crispy when fried.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan, and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. For the sauce, mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
  6. Add the pineapple chunks, red, and green bell pepper pieces, and onion to the sauce. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, cooking for another minute or until the sauce reaches desired consistency. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Combine the fried chicken pieces with the sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Take care to do this gently to keep the chicken crispy.
  9. Serve hot over steamed rice or with your choice of side. Enjoy the balance of sweet, sour, and crunchy goodness!