Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy bell peppers, and juicy pineapple chunks, all coated in a glossy, tangy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings the flavors of your childhood back to life, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice bell peppers, grate ginger, and mince garlic.
- Create the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in bell peppers and pineapple chunks; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken for extra flavor before cooking. Customize with different vegetables or add chili flakes for spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.