Ingredients and Weight:
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then roll them in the cornstarch mixture again.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, and hoisin sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks to the saucepan. Stir to combine and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cup (with rice)
Calories: 450
Fat: 15g (33% DV)
Cholesterol: 70mg (23% DV)
Sodium: 900mg (38% DV)
Carbohydrates: 55g (18% DV)
Protein: 25g (50% DV)
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy sauce
- Tender and crispy chicken
- Colorful and flavorful vegetables
- Perfect for a party or family meal
User Comments:
- "This was a hit at our family gathering! The chicken was crispy and delicious, and the sauce was so flavorful." - Mary S.
- "I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors in this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken." - John L.
- "This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always impressive. I highly recommend it!" - Sarah C.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to fry the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy. This will help to prevent it from becoming soggy when you add it to the sauce.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute a combination of oyster sauce and soy sauce.
- Serve this dish with rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
