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Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken with Pineapple

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This is that Food & Vibes classic—the fry, the sauce simmer, and that final toss where everything gets glossy and irresistible. It’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, and guaranteed to get people leaning in on live.

Prep 20 minCook 20 minTotal 40 min4 servingsMedium0 calories
Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken with Pineapple

Directions

Golden, crispy chicken tossed in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce with juicy pineapple—sticky, tangy, and full of that takeout-style flavor.

  1. 1.Prep the chicken:
  2. 2.In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper. Add egg white and mix until lightly coated.
  3. 3.Coat for crisp:
  4. 4.Toss chicken in cornstarch until fully coated and ready for frying.
  5. 5.Fry the chicken:
  6. 6.Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7.Make the sauce:
  8. 8.In a pan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  9. 9.Thicken and gloss:
  10. 10.Cook sauce for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  11. 11.Add the pineapple:
  12. 12.Stir in pineapple chunks and cook briefly to heat through.
  13. 13.Toss everything together:
  14. 14.Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
  15. 15.Serve:
  16. 16.Plate immediately while hot and glossy.

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