Sweet and Sour Chicken

1Marinating the Chicken In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the egg (1), soy sauce (1 tablespoon), and cornstarch (1 tablespoon). Let marinate for 30 minutes.

2Preparing the Sweet and Sour Sauce In a separate bowl, mix the ketchup (½ cup), rice vinegar (¼ cup), brown sugar (¼ cup), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), cornstarch (½ cup), pineapple juice (¼ cup), and water (¼ cup) to prepare the sauce. Set aside.

3Coating the Chicken In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch (1 tablespoon), all-purpose flour (½ cup), salt (½ teaspoon), and pepper (½ teaspoon). Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the mixture.

4Frying the Chicken Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5Sautéing the Vegetables and Sauce In the same pan, sauté the bell peppers, onion (1), and pineapple until slightly tender. Add the sweet and sour sauce and bring to a simmer.

6Combining the Chicken, Vegetables, and Sauce Return the fried chicken to the pan and coat it with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.

7Garnishing and Serving Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice.