Description
Sweet Sour Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes in every bite. This easy recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a glossy sauce made from ketchup, rice vinegar, and pineapple, accompanied by colorful bell peppers for added crunch. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or stir-fried noodles to create a satisfying dinner that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, red and green)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks.
- Mix sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture and cook until sauce thickens (3-5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg