Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
A delicious homemade sweet and sour chicken with crispy coating and vibrant sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Whisk egg, cube chicken, then coat with flour mixture.
- Fry coated chicken until golden and cooked through, then drain.
- Combine sugar, vinegars, ketchup, soy sauce, and water to make sauce.
- Sauté garlic and ginger, add peppers and pineapple, then simmer sauce.
- Mix fried chicken into sauce, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken and fry at 350°F.