Sweet and Sour Chicken

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ½ cup bell pepper ((any color, cut into 1 inch cubes)); ½ cup pineapple ((highly recommend using fresh pineapple, but canned pineapple works too)); ½ white onion ((cut into 1 inch cubes)); 1 lb chicken ((boneless, dark or white meat cut into 1 inch cubes)); 2 cloves garlic ((approx. ¾ tablespoon)); 1 slice ginger ((approx ½ tablespoon)); ¼ onion ((approx. 2 tablespoons)); 2 tablespoons light soy sauce ((or low sodium)); ½ tablespoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine ((if you don't have this, omit it)); 1 cup corn starch ((divided in half)); ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons oil; ½ cup white vinegar; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Classic Chinese sweet and sour chicken (Hong Kong style) made with pineapple, peppers, onions, and crispy chicken, tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with the perfect balance of tanginess to sweetness.

Updated at: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:07:05 GMT