Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork
Infuse your dinner table with the irresistible flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork, a timeless dish that combines crispy, golden-battered chicken or pork with tender sautéed bell peppers, onions, and juicy pineapple chunks. This recipe masterfully balances the tangy kick of rice vinegar, the sweetness of brown sugar, and the umami depth of soy sauce, brought together in a glossy, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce thickened to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy family feast, this dish is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Whether you’re using chicken breast or pork tenderloin, this vibrant and flavorful stir-fry will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast or pork tenderloin
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 500 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 200 grams Pineapple chunks
- 80 ml Ketchup
- 60 ml Rice vinegar
- 30 ml Soy sauce
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 100 ml Water
- 15 grams Cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 30 ml Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 grams Salt
- 1 gram Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast or pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch each, and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and all-purpose flour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
Coat each piece of meat in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat again with the flour mixture to create a thick batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 180°C (350°F). Fry the meat pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
While the meat cooks, dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into similarly sized chunks.
In a saucepan, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by combining ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix 15 grams of cornstarch with 30 ml of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté the diced bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine the cooked meat, sautéed vegetables, and pineapple chunks in the pan with the sweet and sour sauce, tossing gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Serve the sweet and sour chicken or pork hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with optional sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.9 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
