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Quick & Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and quick dish combining crispy chicken with a tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (or green/yellow/orange)
  • 0.5 cup pineapple (diced)
  • 0.5 onion onion (sliced)
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
  • 0.5 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • 1 green onion green onion (finely chopped for garnishing)
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar (or rice vinegar/apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp water (cold)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (regular)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)

Instructions 

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Dice chicken into 1.5-inch pieces, season with salt and garlic powder, then coat with cornstarch.
  • Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 4-6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir-fry onions, bell pepper, and pineapple for 30-45 seconds, then add sauce and simmer until thickened.
  • Add fried chicken to the sauce, toss to coat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, increase frying time or use an air fryer.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken