# Sweet & Sour Chicken

Crispy chicken coated in a sticky sweet and tangy sauce.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- ketchup
- brown sugar
- regular soy sauce
- white vinegar
- water
- cornstarch
- diced chicken thighs
- salt
- garlic powder
- cornstarch
- neutral oil
- onions
- red bell pepper
- pineapple
- green onions
- sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, regular soy sauce, white vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a bowl, then mix and set aside.
2. Season diced chicken thighs with salt and garlic powder.
3. Add cornstarch and mix until each piece is coated in starch.
4. Over medium heat add oil.
5. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken.
6. Fry until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
7. Discard excess oil reserving 1 tsp.
8. Fry onions, red bell pepper, and pineapple for 30-45 seconds.
9. Pour in the sauce and simmer to thicken.
10. Add fried chicken and mix until each piece is coated in sauce.
11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

## Tips

- Green onions and sesame seeds are optional.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/yHZFOyR_Rts?feature=shared
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4325ff51-3399-4ab3-bd13-87491a0be74b
- Extracted: 2025-06-01

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