Print

Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A quick and easy recipe for crispy sweet and sour chicken with a tangy sauce that tastes like takeout but is made at home.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken pieces until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer. Fry until crispy and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add the diced bell pepper and onion. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the pineapple chunks and cook another 1 to 2 minutes to warm them through.
  6. Whisk the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet over the vegetables and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce becomes glossy.
  8. Spoon over steamed rice and serve immediately.

Notes

For a slightly thicker, stickier sauce, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water to the sauce before adding to the pan.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/crispy-sweet-and-sour-chicken/