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sweet and sour chicken

A delicious blend of crispy chicken and vibrant sweet and sour sauce, served with vegetables and rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup onion sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
Serving
  • 4 cups cooked rice for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. After marinating, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked chicken, bell pepper, pineapple, onion, and broccoli to the skillet. Stir to coat with sauce.
  2. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Serve
  1. Serve the sweet and sour chicken over cooked rice.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference. Serve with sesame seeds on top for added flavor.