Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy sauce, crisp vegetables, and sweet pineapple. This delightful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing friends at casual gatherings. With its colorful presentation and satisfying taste, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp ginger powder or 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop bell peppers; dice chicken; mince garlic and ginger.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté vegetables: Add garlic and bell peppers to the skillet; stir-fry until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Combine: Stir in pineapple chunks and prepared sauce; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Feel free to substitute bell peppers with snap peas or add cashews for extra crunch. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with tofu.