Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice

This classic takeout favorite is easier to make at home than you think! Crispy chicken in a tangy-sweet sauce, served with delicious fried rice – it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Sweet and Sour Chicken

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Sweet and Sour Sauce

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained

Fried Rice

• 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old rice works best)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper