Sweet and Sour Chicken (Crispy Takeout-Style Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (65 g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups neutral oil, for shallow frying
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or reserved pineapple juice
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, if needed
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (165 g) pineapple chunks, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Steamed rice, for serving