Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful dish that balances tangy and sweet flavors, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a glossy sauce, complemented by crunchy bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while invoking warm memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped bell peppers for about 3 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch-water mixture, and black pepper. Pour into skillet with vegetables.
- Return chicken to the skillet; stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks just before serving; warm through for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg