Sweet and Sour Chicken
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An American Chinese takeout favorite featuring batter-fried chicken tossed in a quick sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. Crispy, tangy, and flavorful, it's comfort food at its best.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice ((optional, reserved from canned pineapple))
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar ((or red wine vinegar))
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or canola oil, plus more for frying))
- 2/3 cup canned pineapple chunks ((optional))
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup red onion ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper ((cut into 1-inch/2.5cm chunks))
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 615mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 432mg
- Calcium
- 18mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 615MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.