Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a colorful, delicious dish that captivates the senses with its perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Tender chicken is sautéed to golden perfection and tossed with fresh bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks in a glossy sauce that is sure to delight your taste buds. Ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions, this dish promises to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice bell peppers and onion.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Remove chicken; stir-fry bell peppers, onion, and pineapple until tender (5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and any leftover marinade; pour over veggies and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Combine chicken with the vegetables and sauce; toss well to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.