Easy 30-Minute Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Published Apr 18, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: The Country Cook via YouTube

If you’ve got some popcorn chicken in your fridge and want to spice them up, then check out this recipe by The Country Cook on YouTube, and give it a try! You’ll surely enjoy this sweet-and-sour chicken that you will keep on getting more servings until it’s all gone.

This is a good dish that you can make at the last minute and it’s ready in as fast as 30 minutes. If you’re a busy person or it’s just a busy day and you’re running out of options for dishes to cook, then this is a great idea for you!

Ingredients for Sweet & Sour Chicken:

1 (24oz) bag of popcorn chicken
1 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, diced large
1 red bell pepper, diced large
1 cup of sweet onion, diced large
⅓ cup of water
⅓ cup of pineapple juice
⅓ cup of white vinegar
⅔ cup of granulated sugar
2½ tbsp of ketchup
½ tsp of salt
1 tbsp of water
1 tbsp of cornstarch
1 cup of pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved

How to Make Sweet & Sour Chicken:

Step 1

Prepare and cook the popcorn chicken according to the package instructions and set them aside for later. Place a large wok or skillet on a stove over medium heat, then add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and heat it.

Step 2

Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the hot oil, then saute them for about 5 to 8 minutes or until softened. In the same wok or pan, add the water, pineapple juice, white vinegar, granulated sugar, ketchup, and salt, then give them a good stir, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until uniform, then add it to the wok or skillet, and stir them well to incorporate until the sauce has thickened.

Step 4

Immediately add the cooked popcorn chicken followed by the pineapple chunks, then give them a good toss until evenly coated, and turn off the heat. Serve immediately and enjoy!