Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that balances tangy and sweet flavors, making it a delightful centerpiece for any meal. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, igniting joy and laughter around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken until golden brown.
- Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and pineapple; stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour sauce over the mixture and simmer for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg