Description
A classic Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a tangy and sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and 1/4 cup water.
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Add this mixture to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened.
- Add pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion to the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the fried chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-fry it. Fry once until lightly golden, remove, and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, fry again until deeply golden and crispy.
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar to your preference for sweetness and tanginess.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots or celery if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry, Deep-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chinese food, stir fry, fried chicken, sweet sauce, tangy sauce, easy recipe