Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe – Easy Asian Dinner
Crispy, tangy, and delicious—this sweet and sour chicken recipe is a classic Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for dinner. With juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and pineapple chunks coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce, it’s a quick and flavorful meal everyone will love.
Equipment
- Frying pan or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Saucepan
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch (or flour)
- Oil for frying
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Sauce:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Optional: garlic, ginger, chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat Chicken: Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in cornstarch.
- Fry Chicken: Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Double fry for extra crunch.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer until glossy.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir-fry peppers and onion until slightly tender. Add pineapple chunks.
- Combine: Pour sauce over vegetables, simmer briefly.
- Add Chicken: Toss fried chicken into sauce just before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Cornstarch creates a lighter, crispier coating than flour.
- Double frying keeps chicken crunchy even after saucing.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
- Add chicken to sauce only at the end to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for perfect sauce balance.