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Enjoy Panda Express at home with this easy Sweet Fire Chicken Breast recipe. Skip the takeout and enjoy a flavorful, sweet, and slightly spicy experience in the comfort of your kitchen on a budget!

Everything you need:

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
pineapple chunks
bell pepper
sweet chili sauce (I use and love this brand. The Trader Joe’s version is great, too!)
garlic
cornstarch and flour
neutral vegetable oil for frying

How to make Sweet Fire Chicken Breast:

1. Coat and Fry Chicken:

In a bowl, mix chicken and egg. Then coat the chicken with flour and cornstarch mix.
Fry the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.

2. Prepare Vegetables:

Chop the onion, bell pepper, and pineapples.
Sauté diced bell pepper, onions, and pineapple and cook until slightly tender.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add a tbsp or two of water if needed.

3. Create Sweet Fire Sauce:
I don’t bother to make this from scratch. I think the store-bought version is easy, affordable, and very good and it’s not worth the hassle for this meal from scratch.
Add the Sweet Chili sauce to the chicken/bell pepper mixture and mix well. Bring it to a simmer, stirring until everything is coated and heated through.

Recipe Tips

Save Time: Use chicken nuggets to save time on prep for busy weeknights. Air Fry the chicken for a healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken

Adjust Heat/ Sweetness: Add more heat by adding red pepper and/or sriracha sauce. Need more sweetness, add honey!

Garnishing: Elevate your presentation by garnishing with chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds.

Print Recipe

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Breast (CopyCat) Recipe

Made with crispy white chicken breast, red bell peppers, onions, and pineapple, and tossed in a zesty sweet chili sauce!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: chicken recipes, easy meal ideas, take out

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 in. pieces
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 large bell pepper chopped
1 cup sweet chili sauce more if preferred
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces egg.
Mix flour and cornstarch. (optional: Season flour with garlic powder and white pepper.
Evenly coat chicken with flour mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan for frying.
Fry the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In a separate pan, sauté bell pepper, onion, and pineapple until slightly tender.
Add in garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Add in the cooked chicken. Add the sauce and mix well.
Bring to a simmer.
Serve over rice and with a side of Super Greens and enjoy your homemade Sweet Fire Chicken!
Note: Adjust the sweetness or spiciness according to your taste preferences. Add red pepper flakes if more spice is preferred.