Frango agridoce

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 small red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 small green bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 3/4 cup sweet and sour sauce

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Put the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Dredge the chicken pieces through the cornstarch then dip in the egg. Add to the hot oil in the skillet and cook until brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.

4. 4

   Discard all but 1 tbsp of oil from the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until tender.

5. 5

   Add the chicken pieces back to the skillet then pour the sweet and sour sauce all over and toss well. Cook until bubbling.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.