Honey Sweet & Sour Chicken

Ingredients

For The Chicken

• 3 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tsp BeSureToCook Seasoning Blend
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

For The Batter

• 5 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 5 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp oil

For The Vegetables

• Green bell pepper, sliced
• Red bell pepper, sliced
• Onion, sliced
• Pineapple chunks
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For The Sweet & Sour Sauce

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• Pinch of hot pepper flakes
• Splash of oyster sauce
• Oil for frying chicken

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
2. Season the chicken with BeSureToCook Seasoning Blend, white pepper, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and rice wine vinegar.
3. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, water, and oil to make a smooth batter.
5. Add the marinated chicken into the batter and coat each piece evenly.
6. Heat oil to 350–375°F and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the fried chicken and let it drain while you prepare the vegetables and sauce.
8. In a hot pan, add vegetable oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks.
9. In a bowl, mix water, cornstarch, ketchup, honey, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper flakes, and oyster sauce.
10. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook until it thickens into a glossy sweet and sour sauce.
11. Add the crispy chicken back into the pan and toss until every piece is coated.
12. Serve hot over rice or noodles and enjoy.