Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a vibrant sauce, balancing sweet and tangy flavors for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be served over rice or noodles. The colorful ingredients not only please the palate but also create a beautiful presentation on your dinner table. Get ready to impress your guests with this flavorful masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Start by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add pineapple chunks and the prepared sauce to the skillet; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir gently until coated in sauce. Cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg