Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that harmonizes tender chicken with a tangy-sweet sauce, enhanced by the crunch of fresh bell peppers and juicy pineapple. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers a delightful flavor explosion that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare, it invites customization to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks; cook for about 3-4 minutes until peppers soften but remain crunchy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well until everything is coated and cook until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg