Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Sweet & Sour Sauce

For Cooking

Method

Marinate the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Marinade Ingredients

    Add soy sauce, cornstarch, and the beaten egg to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces evenly.

  3. 3

    Marinate

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Sweet & Sour Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir well.

  2. 5

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to the sauce mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the Chicken and Vegetables

  1. 6

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Cook Chicken

    Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 8

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and sliced carrot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 9

    Combine Everything

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the pineapple chunks and the sweet & sour sauce. Stir well to combine everything and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the sweet and sour chicken hot over cooked rice or noodles, if desired.

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