Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy, glossy sauce. The balance of sweetness from pineapple and the savory notes from soy sauce make each bite a flavor explosion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed red and green)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Remove cooked chicken and add garlic, bell peppers, and pineapple to the skillet; stir until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, mix gently to coat, and cook until bubbly and thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg