Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy-sweet sauce, vibrant vegetables, and juicy pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe promises a burst of flavors and colorful presentation that will impress your family and friends. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, sweet and sour chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (red or yellow, chopped)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook briefly until warmed through.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and sesame oil.
- Push the veggies aside in the pan and add the seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture; stir well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until bubbling.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg