Sweet Fire Chicken

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat - An easy homemade version that tastes so much better (and healthier) than take-out!

yield: 4 SERVINGS

 

prep time: 15 MINUTES

 

cook time: 15 MINUTES

 

total time: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, or more, to taste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into
  • 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS:

    1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
    2. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat.
  1. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken and Thai sweet chili sauce until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

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