Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 small onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, and stir-fry the bell peppers and onion until slightly softened.
  4. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for another minute.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it with the sweet and sour sauce.
  9. Serve the Sweet and Sour Chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.