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from scratch sweet and sour chicken on rice.

From Scratch Sweet and Sour Chicken (Air Fryer)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1-2 lbs boneless chicken or pork
  • 1/3 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Veggies

  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vinegar cider vinegar or white vinegar both work well
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple or a can of pineapple chunks

Instructions
 

  • Begin by mixing together the corn starch and spices. Chop the chicken into bite size pieces. Toss in the corn starch mixture and let rest it for 30 minutes or more.
  • Chop all the vegetables into bite size pieces and begin sauteing over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once vegetables are half way cooked, put the chicken in the air fryer at 400° F for 8 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, and sugar to the vegetables to make the sauce, and bring to a simmer.
  • Once the chicken is done and the vegetables are fully cooked, add the chicken and pineapple to the sauce and stir to combine. Return to a boil to allow the chicken to soak in the flavor of the sauce. Once the chicken is fully coated and the sauce is your desired thickness, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve over rice, or along with your favorite Chinese dishes.
Keyword chicken, peppers, pineapple, pork, sauce