Sweet and Sour Chicken

I absolutely love when I find a recipe that rivals some of our favorite delivery options. This chicken really gives our favorite Chinese restaurant a run for its money. Not only is it easy to make, but the ingredients are all pantry staples (for the most part) so it doesn't break the bank. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten 
• Oil to fry

For the sauce:

• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup sugar

For the garnish:

• Chopped scallions
• Sesame seeds
• Rice, for serving

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch and shake the excess off. Dip chicken pieces into egg. 

Add oil in a thin layer in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and fry until golden, crispy and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel-lined plate.

In a separate large pan, heat canola oil and fry garlic until fragrant.


Add the bell pepper, cider vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil.


When the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken. Toss to coat.


Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice.


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