PANDA EXPRESS SWEETFIRE CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Panda Express Sweetfire Chicken Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Jamie_V

Number Of Ingredients 17

SWEET CHILE SAUCE
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried crushed chili
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3-4 Tbsp. cold water
SWEETFIRE CHICKEN
1 pound chicken, slice very thin
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup onion, diced into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Steps:

SWEET CHILI SAUCE Place all ingredients-except cornstarch-water mixture-in a sauce pan or pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Note that the vinegar will be quite pungent as it burns off. Reduce heat to low and add cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and taste-test. If not sweet enough, add more sugar, and if not spicy enough, add more crushed red pepper. SWEETFIIRE CHICKEN Toss the chicken into the flour and toss to coat. Heat oil in a large wok and start stir-frying the chicken, adding more oil if necessary to prevent sticking. Once chicken is almost cooked through, add red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Add sweet chili sauce and toss to coat. Serve with white/brown rice or noodles.