Pan-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken
Pan-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
Pat chicken dry and cut into 1" chunks.
Add to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over high.
Add half of chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate or bowl.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet and cook remaining chicken, turning occasionally, 3 minutes.
Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
Add sauce to skillet along with pineapple chunks and first batch of chicken.
Toss well to coat in sauce and continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, 1–2 minutes more.
Divide chicken mixture among plates and top with scallion.
Serve with rice alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.