Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; salt; pepper; garlic powder, for seasoning the chicken; ¼ cup vegetable oil (more if needed); 1 green pepper, cut into chunks; 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 cup pineapple chunk; 1 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup ketchup; 1 cup vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
salt
pepper
garlic powder, for seasoning the chicken
¼ cup vegetable oil (more if needed)
1 green pepper, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup pineapple chunk
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 cup vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

1
Pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees.
2
Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks, and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3
Dip each piece of chicken in corn starch, then in egg.
4
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to medium-high heat and brown each piece of chicken on both sides.
5
Place browned chicken in a large rimmed baking sheet.
6
Add in pineapple and pepper chunks.
7
In a large bowl whisk together all sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
8
Bake in the oven for about an hour, turning the chicken every 15 minutes.
9
Remove the chicken and vegetables from the pan, and pour remaining sauce into a bowl and serve alongside the chicken if youd like extra sauce.
10
Serve over rice and enjoy!

843

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup cornstarch, 2 eggs, beaten, salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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