Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful culinary experience that brings together tender, golden-brown chicken pieces coated in a luscious tangy sauce. This vibrant dish bursts with flavors from fresh pineapple and colorful bell peppers, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe will have everyone at your table craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red and green), chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Pour over the cooked chicken.
- Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir gently until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on availability; snap peas or carrots work well. For added heat, consider including red pepper flakes.