Panda Express Sweetfire Chicken

By Jamie_V

A classic from Panda Express that's really easy, fast, and tasty. Sweet chili sauce recipe is below the ingredients.

Ingredients

• SWEET CHILE SAUCE
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sherry
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried crushed chili
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3-4 Tbsp. cold water
• SWEETFIRE CHICKEN
• 1 pound chicken, slice very thin
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup onion, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 4 ounces fresh pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 8mins
Cooking time 13mins

Preparation

Step 1

SWEET CHILI SAUCE
Place all ingredients-except cornstarch-water mixture-in a sauce pan or pot. Bring to a rolling boil.

Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Note that the vinegar will be quite pungent as it burns off. Reduce heat to low and add cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and taste-test. If not sweet enough, add more sugar, and if not spicy enough, add more crushed red pepper.

SWEETFIIRE CHICKEN
Toss the chicken into the flour and toss to coat. Heat oil in a large wok and start stir-frying the chicken, adding more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once chicken is almost cooked through, add red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Add sweet chili sauce and toss to coat. Serve with white/brown rice or noodles.