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Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken

Category: Under 1 hour

Prep Time:

35 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup white onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Sliced scallions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

  • 1.

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 egg. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.

  • 2.

    Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carefully cube the fruit in each half, leaving the outside of the pineapple intact. Scoop out the cubed pineapple and set aside.

  • 3.

    Place the remaining cup of cornstarch in a separate large bowl and toss the marinated chicken pieces until liberally coated. Shake off excess.

  • 4.

    Fill medium pot halfway with oil and heat until the oil reaches 350˚F (180°C).

  • 5.

    Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked throughout. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.

  • 6.

    To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

  • 7.

    Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant.

  • 8.

    Add the vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  • 9.

    Add the pineapple cubes and warm thorough.

  • 10.

    Add the chicken to the frying pan and toss to coat with the sauce.

  • 11.

    Scoop the mixture into the hollowed out pineapple along with a scoop of rice.

  • 12.

    Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

  • 13.

    Enjoy!

Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:576kCal
Carbohydrates:77 g
Fat:13 g
Fiber:4 g
Protein:38 g
Sugar:40 g

*per 100g of serving

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