Sweet Sour Chicken with Pineapples

Ingredients

• 3 boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 bell peppers (any color, roughly chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Chinese rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (optional)
• 6 Peppadew Piquante Peppers
• 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced (for garnish))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Coat the Chicken ---

2. 2

   Add the chicken to a bowl with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is fully coated.

3. 3

   --- Cook the Chicken ---

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for five to six minutes until lightly browned and mostly cooked through.

5. 5

   --- Add the Vegetables ---

6. 6

   Add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for two minutes, stirring often so they soften while keeping some texture.

7. 7

   --- Add the Garlic ---

8. 8

   Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.

9. 9

   --- Make the Sauce ---

10. 10

    Add the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ketchup. Stir well to coat everything. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce begins to thicken. Taste and add pineapple juice if you'd like more tang.

11. 11

    --- Add Pineapple and Peppadews ---

12. 12

    Stir in the pineapple chunks and Piquante Peppers. Cook for one to two minutes until warmed through.

13. 13

    --- Season to Taste ---

14. 14

    Taste the sauce and adjust if needed. Add soy sauce for salt, vinegar for brightness, or a pinch of sugar if the vinegar is sharp.

15. 15

    --- Serve ---

16. 16

    Serve immediately over rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions.