Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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Simple and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 Servings

In our house, we LOVE Asian-inspired foods. Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic Chinese takeout option most of us are too afraid to make at home. And it can become very intimidating to cook a takeout recipe and use a traditional wok, but believe me when I tell you it is easier than you think. I came up with this recipe, Simple and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken.

This recipe calls for a simple sauce that’s packed with the perfect balance of sweet, yet sour Asian flavors. Soy, sesame, garlic, and more. The sauce coats the chicken nicely and makes this dish what it is.

We love all things sweet and sour, including Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Sweet and Sour Pork.

Why You Will Love This Sweet And Sour Chicken

• Easy to Prepare: This recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken is simple and require minimal ingredients, making it a quick and hassle-free dinner option for busy nights.
• Family-Friendly: The mild sweetness of the dish makes it a hit with both kids and adults alike, making it a go-to meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
• Perfectly Balanced Flavors: The delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors creates a taste sensation that will keep you coming back for more, making each bite a perfect harmony of taste.

Ingredients Needed

You can print the ingredient list and the full recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken below.

For Chicken

• Chicken – I buy skinless chicken breasts and then cut into bite-size pieces.
• Tempura Batter – Don’t try to coat your chicken with a heavy dose of tempura. Keep it light and simple. The heavier you go, the more doughy your bread coating will be.
• Vegetable oil – You will need a neurtal oil that can with stand high heat. I choose vegetable oil.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

• Apple cider vinegar and granulate sugar – The combination of these two ingredients make the sweet and sour portion of this entree.
• Cornstarch and water – is use to make a slurry to thicken the sauce.
• Soy sauce – Try using low-sodium soy sauce. This will cut down on the saltiness of this meal. And allows you to taste all the other ingredients. Many like Kikkoman Low Sodium Soy Sauce.
• Seasoning – Garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder and ketchup is used to flavor this dish.
• Pineapple – Don’t buy pineapple already labeled as “chunks” if buying canned. These pieces are much too small and more of a mush of chunky pineapple. You want to purchase fresh pineapple or canned rings to be cut at home into bite-size pieces.

How to Make Sweet & Sour Chicken

STEP ONE: In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.

STEP TWO: Coat chicken with tempura batter and add to the pan. Cook chicken until brown. Remove from pan, and set aside. Draining off any extra grease.

STEP THREE: In the meantime, prepare the sweet & sour sauce. Put all ingredients in a saucepan (dissolve cornstarch in water), stir, and bring to a boil. Stir frequently until thickened. Once thick, add in pineapple chunks and cooked chicken pieces.

STEP FOUR: Serve over rice. We like to have a side of steamed broccoli with this meal.

Other Weeknight Dinner Meal Ideas

Fajita Style Easy Chicken And Rice Recipe

Apple Raisin Smothered Pork Chops

Weeknight Barbecue Meatloaf

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