Description
Sweet Sour Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant flavors for a satisfying meal. This easy recipe features juicy chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar, perfectly complemented by colorful bell peppers and sweet pineapple chunks. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that’s not only delicious but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the bell peppers.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic to prepare the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and pineapple; cook until slightly softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture; simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition. Use tamari for a gluten-free option. Marinate the chicken beforehand for enhanced flavor.