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Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
An easy homemade version that tastes so much better (and healthier) than take-out!
4.9 stars (16 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups diced pineapple, fresh or canned
  • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, or more, to taste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

For the chicken

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into
  • 1- inch chunks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in flour again, pressing to coat.
  • Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 3 or 4 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken and Thai sweet chili sauce until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.