"Chinese Pineapple Chicken

By RoketJSquerl

Chinese Pineapple Chicken that is better than any takeout you'll find. Perfectly crispy chicken coated in a sweet & tangy pineapple sauce that is phenomenal! Dig in!

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small chunks
• 1 tsp peanut oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup cornstarch for coating
• 1 1/2 cups peanut oil for frying
• Pineapple Sauce:
• 1 large can crushed pineapple + juice 28 oz
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 4 Tbsp brown sugar packed
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes opt
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water

Details

Adapted from kleinworthco.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Combine sauce ingredients in a medium bowl, whisk - set aside
Toss chicken chunks with oil in a large bowl.
Sprinkle with salt & pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside.
Place cornstarch in a zip-top bag & set aside.
Heat oil to 350 degrees in a wok or large skillet.
Add the chicken to the bag with the cornstarch, close & shake to coat.
Carefully drop several pieces of chicken into the hot oil (work in batches to not overcrowd the chicken)

Fry until golden. Scoop out the chicken & drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
Continue frying & draining the remaining chicken.
Carefully transfer the oil into a Pyrex measuring cup.
Add the garlic & pineapple sauce & bring to a simmer.

Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken.

Add the chicken, toss to combine.

Serve with fried or steamed rice.

Recipe Notes
*I tossed all of the chicken in a ziptop bag because I find it much easier than trying to coat it in a bowl. Just combine, close & shake.