Easy Copycat Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken
This Easy Copycat Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken is made with crispy chicken, red bell pepper, onion, and sweet pineapple, tossed in a delicious, sweet chili sauce. Skip the takeout and have this homemade version on the table in a little over 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, or more if desired
- green onions, for garnish
- rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large Ziplock bag add flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Seal bag and shake to mix up ingredients. Set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl beat eggs. Add cubed chicken and stir to coat well.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from egg and place into Ziplock bag with flour mixture.
- Seal Ziplock bag and shake to coat chicken well with flour and cornstarch.
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add coated chicken pieces to hot oil and cook until chicken is crispy on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 160F.
- Remove chicken from pan and drain remaining oil.
- Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bell pepper, onion, pineapple and sauté until vegetables become tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken and sweet chili sauce to skillet and stir to combine ingredients well.
- Serve immediately with white or brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
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