Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful blend of crispy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all coated in a tangy-sweet sauce. This dish not only satisfies your comfort food cravings but also serves as a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings. With quick preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful recipe for any occasion—making it a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in bell peppers and pineapple; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over chicken and veggies while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (around 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg