Description
This Delightful Sweet and Sour Chicken is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, bringing together tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple. Coated in a luscious homemade sauce, this dish is both easy to prepare and a true crowd-pleaser. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it promises to satisfy your cravings while impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the onions and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Stir in pineapple chunks along with the cooked chicken. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Toss everything to ensure even coating of sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg