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Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken Fried Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe medium Chinese-inspired

Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken Fried Rice

Crispy breaded chicken cooked on high heat until golden, then glazed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple juice, honey, and soy sauce, served over egg fried rice with mixed vegetables, bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Four hearty meal-prep servings with incredible flavor that beats any takeaway.

15m Prep
25m Cook
40m Total
4 Servings
high-protein meal-prep chicken fried-rice sweet-and-sour chinese-inspired low-calorie fat-loss

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 500 g chicken breast (cubed)
chicken coating
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
fried rice
  • 400 g leftover cooked rice (cold)
  • 150 g mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
stir-fry
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 large bell pepper (sliced)
  • 100 g pineapple chunks
sweet and sour sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 100 ml pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with water)

Steps

  1. 1
    Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, corn flour, and baking powder. Mix well until coated.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Get a pan on medium heat, add mixed vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Add eggs and keep stirring until scrambled. Mix together, then add leftover rice with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Give it a good mix and set aside.
    Tip: Use day-old cold rice for the best fried rice texture.
    ~8 min
  3. 3
    Cook the chicken on high heat for 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.
    ~10 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce, and cornstarch mixed with water. Let the sauce thicken.
    ~4 min
  5. 5
    Add the crispy chicken back in with sliced onion, bell pepper, and pineapple. Distribute into four equal servings alongside the fried rice and enjoy.
    ~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

480
Calories
42g
Protein
55g
Carbs
8g
Fat
5g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Sweet and sour chicken is one of the most recognizable dishes in Chinese-American cuisine, featuring crispy battered chicken in a tangy, glossy sauce with pineapple. This healthier version skips deep frying and heavy batter for a lighter, high-protein take.
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