Emirhan DağdaşPremier Commis
16 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A Chinese restaurant classic, sweet and sour chicken is made by frying battered chicken pieces and tossing them with pineapple and colorful bell peppers in a sweet-and-sour sauce. Its vivid colors and balanced flavor have made it famous around the world.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Coat the Chicken

10 min

Coat the chicken cubes in the beaten egg and cornstarch.

2

Fry the Chicken

10 min

Fry the chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Drain.

3

Make the Sauce

3 min

Combine the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes.

4

Combine

5 min

Add the bell peppers and pineapple and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the fried chicken and toss for 2 minutes, until coated in the sauce.

5

Serve

Serve hot with white rice.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or a skillet to help retain some crispness.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
38 gCarbohydrate
18 gFat
2 gFiber
22 gSugar
620 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 25% Carbohydrate 36% Fat 39%
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