Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish known for its delightful combination of tangy and sweet flavors. Here’s a simple recipe for making Sweet and Sour Chicken at home:
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch, for coating
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
For Stir-Frying:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)