Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tangy and sugary flavors, featuring crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious sauce, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and onions. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on your preferences. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this colorful, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (diced; mixed red and green)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; dice bell peppers and onion.
- 2. Create the coating: In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in the mixture.
- 3. Sauté chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
- 4. Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and a splash of water. Pour over sautéed veggies; simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- 6. Combine: Add fried chicken back to the pan; toss everything together for a minute on medium heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Customize by adding pineapple chunks or using tofu for a vegetarian option.