Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a vibrant dish that brings a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken, fresh bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all coated in a luscious sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, serve this colorful meal over rice or noodles for a satisfying feast that will please the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Mix in bell peppers and pineapple; cook until peppers are tender but still crisp (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth; pour over chicken mixture.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg