Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice

This Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice recipe brings the delicious flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen! It’s easier than you think to make this classic dish at home, and your family will love it.

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