Delicious and Tangy Sweet and Sour Glazed Chicken Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Glazed Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The chicken is coated in a homemade glaze that combines honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and spices. It's then pan-fried until crispy and caramelized. Serve it with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, cut into chunks
• 1 pineapple, cut into chunks
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until well-coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Set aside.
4. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the bell pepper and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat it in the glaze.
8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

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