Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers and sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce. This quick recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing a taste of Asian cuisine to your table. With its delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, it’s sure to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Add chicken to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; pour over chicken and veggies.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through. 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: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg