Description
Savor the delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors in this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe that brings a taste of Asian cuisine to your home. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and crisp bell peppers, all coated in a luscious sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red and green)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar (white or rice)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting chicken into pieces and chopping vegetables.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and the prepared sauce mixture. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg