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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-Canadian
Ingredients: 700 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; 0.25 cup ketchup; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 cup pineapple juice; 1 cup pineapple chunks; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

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45 min4380 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|April 18, 2024

This Sweet and Sour Chicken is better than takeout — crispy battered chicken pieces coated in a vibrant, tangy sauce with pineapple and bell peppers. The homemade sauce balances ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce perfectly. No deep fryer needed; this baked-then-sauced method gives you all the crunch with less oil.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Season Generously

“Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.”

Nutrition Per Serving

380

Calories

27g

Protein

12g

Fat

40g

Carbs

Fiber2g

Sugar22g

Sodium650mg

Reviews

4.8 / 5 (501 reviews)

Ryan E.

Feb 2, 2025

My family loved this recipe. Will definitely make again!

James I.

Jan 22, 2025

This is comfort food at its finest. Pure perfection.

Rachel C.

Oct 28, 2025

Made this for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

15 min

Cook:

30 min

Total:

45 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Medium

Pro Tips

1Baking instead of frying gives great crunch with much less oil.
2Serve the sauce on the side if you want the chicken to stay extra crispy.
3The sauce stores well for 5 days in the fridge.

Variations

Deep fry the chicken for a more traditional texture.
Add snap peas or broccoli to the vegetables.
Use orange juice instead of pineapple for orange chicken variation.

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Chef Marco Deluca

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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience

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