A crispy, golden chicken dish tossed in a tangy and sweet homemade sauce with pineapple and colorful veggies—ready in 40 minutes and perfect with rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 cup canned pineapple chunks
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
Oil for frying
Instructions
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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
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Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then coat in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
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Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
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In another pan, sauté bell peppers and onions for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger.
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Mix pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Pour into pan and simmer.
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Add pineapple chunks, then stir in fried chicken to coat.
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Serve immediately over rice or noodles.