Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful, crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables in a tangy, homemade sauce. This easy recipe captures the essence of Asian cuisine, bringing a burst of flavor to your weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and pineapple; cook until peppers are tender (3-4 minutes).
- Pour sauce over the chicken mixture; stir to coat and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg