Sweet and Sour Chicken, often mistaken as an authentic Chinese dish, is actually a Chinese-American creation tailored to Western tastes. While the combination of sweet and sour flavors has deep roots in Chinese cuisine, the bright red, pineapple-infused version popular today evolved in the mid-20th century as Chinese immigrants adapted their recipes.
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