Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings joy to any dinner table. This easy recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce, complemented by colorful bell peppers and sweet pineapple chunks. Perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings, this dish not only satisfies the palate but also fills your home with enchanting aromas. Impress your family and friends with this vibrant, mouthwatering dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks; combine well.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth; pour into the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg