Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Bring the vibrant flavours of this classic dish to your table with our easy-to-follow Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe. Tender pieces of chicken are coated in a light, crispy batter and tossed in a delightful sauce that perfectly balances tangy and sweet. Paired with crispy capsicum, juicy pineapple, and a hint of garlic, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve over steamed rice for a quick and delicious meal that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights or a special family dinner!

Recipe Benefits: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, No Added MSG, Peanut Free, No Artificial Colouring or Additives. 

Ingredients

Serves 4

½ Cup Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Pineapple Sweet Chilli Sauce

500g Chicken breast/thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 Onion, diced

2 Capsicums, mixed colours, chopped

½ Cup Tomato sauce (gluten free)

½ Cup Corn flour (corn starch)

3 Garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp White vinegar

Vegetable oil, for frying

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 Cup Pineapple pieces (optional)

Protein Options:

Substitute Chicken for Pork or Firm Tofu

Garnish Options:

Chopped Coriander or Sesame Seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, coat with corn flour and fry in oil until golden brown or cooked through, about 8 mins. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic and capsicum until slightly softened.
  3. Add Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Pineapple Sweet Chilli Sauce, tomato sauce, vinegar, pineapple pieces and mix. Let sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken and allow flavours to meld.
  4. Add fried chicken back into pan and stir well to evenly coat with sauce and heat through.
  5. Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with coriander and sesame seeds if desired.