Sweet and Sour Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs coated and fried to crispy perfection, tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup bell peppers
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into cubes and season lightly.
- Coat with egg and cornstarch.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Stir-fry bell peppers and pineapple briefly.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
- Simmer sauce until glossy.
- Toss chicken in sauce and serve hot with rice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juiciness.
Double-coat for extra crunch.
Store sauce separately for meal prep.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Double-coat for extra crunch.
Store sauce separately for meal prep.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22g