Learn to make Sweet and Sour Chicken with Peppers and Pineapple, an Italian-inspired delight.

Pollo in salsa agrodolce con peperoni e ananas

Discover how to make Sweet and Sour Chicken with Peppers and Pineapple, a delightful Italian interpretation of the famous sweet and sour pork, rooted in traditional Chinese cuisine. This dish has become a staple in Asian gastronomic culture, offering a rich, colorful, and uniquely intense flavor, celebrated in oriental menus worldwide.

The recipe highlights tender chicken bites encased in a super crispy batter, then immersed in a delicious contrast of colors and textures from fresh peppers and the exotic sweetness of pineapple cubes. The final touch is a thick, glossy sauce combining vinegar and sugar, perfectly balancing every flavor. Bring the aroma and vibrancy of this irresistible Asian-inspired recipe to your table, perfect for transforming an ordinary dinner into a true culinary journey.

Don’t miss out on these delicious Chinese chicken recipes: Pollo alla salsa di soia, Pollo in agrodolce, Pollo alle mandorle, Pollo gong bao, Pollo teriyaki.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast
• 2 bell peppers
• 200g pineapple chunks
• 100g flour
• 50g cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• 100ml vinegar
• 100g sugar
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
3. Beat the eggs and coat the chicken pieces.
4. Dip the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.
6. In another pan, cook the sliced peppers until tender.
7. Add pineapple chunks and stir for a few minutes.
8. In a small pot, combine vinegar and sugar, heating until the sugar dissolves to form the sauce.
9. Toss the fried chicken with the peppers, pineapple, and sauce.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Total Time: 45 min

Cuisine: Italian