🍍 Crispy Sweet & Sour Volcano Chicken 🌋
A spectacular fusion of textures and flavors that brings the restaurant experience straight to your dining table! Tender chunks of chicken breast are flash-fried in a delicate cornstarch crust until shatteringly crisp, then tossed with juicy pineapple, crisp bell peppers, and a vibrant, tangy sweet-and-sour glaze that clings perfectly to every bite. 😋✨
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⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
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🍳 Cook Time: 12 minutes
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🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🛒 Ingredients
For the Golden Chicken:
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500g chicken breast (cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes) 🐔
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1/2 cup cornstarch (the key to a light, crispy shell) 🌾
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1 large egg (beaten) 🥚
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
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Salt and white pepper to taste 🧂
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Vegetable oil (for shallow frying) 🛢️
For the Volcano Glaze & Toss-Ins:
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1/2 cup pineapple juice 🍍
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 🍏
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1/4 cup brown sugar 🤎
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3 tablespoons ketchup 🍅
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1 tablespoon soy sauce 🍶
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1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 🍍
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1 medium green bell pepper (cut into cubes) 🫑
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1/2 sweet yellow onion (cut into cubes) 🧅