Description
Sweet Sour Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that perfectly marries sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sauce, complemented by colorful bell peppers and succulent pineapple chunks. This quick and easy recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds a burst of color to your table. Whether served over steamed rice or noodles, Sweet Sour Chicken promises to delight everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Chop chicken into cubes and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cubed chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg