Description
Sweet Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, diced chicken with colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a go-to for families seeking quick yet satisfying meals. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch as it becomes an instant favorite around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water (for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple; stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour into the skillet with vegetables.
- Bring sauce to a gentle boil, then gradually add cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coat it evenly with the sauce, and let simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg