Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy-sweet sauce. This colorful dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, and will surely impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce and minced garlic; add chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet; cook until veggies are tender-crisp (about 3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, and remaining soy sauce; pour over chicken and veggies.
- Stir until everything is well-coated; serve hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg