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Sweet and Sour Chicken – A Takeout Classic Made at Home

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Sweet and Sour Chicken features crispy golden chicken bites tossed in a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce with colorful peppers, pineapple, and onion — a homemade takeout favorite ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs chicken breast, diced

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ½ cup flour

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper

  • Oil for frying

Vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks

Sauce:

  • ½ cup pineapple juice

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Coat chicken in egg, then flour/cornstarch mixture. Fry until golden and cooked through. Drain.

  • Stir-fry peppers, onion, and pineapple in a skillet for 3–4 minutes.

  • In a saucepan, whisk all sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil and stir until thick.

  • Combine chicken, vegetables, and sauce in pan. Toss to coat and heat through.

  • Serve over rice with green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Air fryer or baked options available.

  • Use mango or bell pepper only for pineapple-free version.

  • Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/sweet-and-sour-chicken-a-takeout-classic-made-at-home/