Description
This Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that effortlessly blends tangy and sweet flavors, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests, this recipe has you covered. With tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious sauce, paired with colorful vegetables and succulent pineapple, it promises to delight even the pickiest of eaters. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Toss diced chicken breast with cornstarch in a mixing bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Combine ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and reserved pineapple juice in a bowl; pour into the skillet with vegetables.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in pineapple pieces; heat through for another minute or two.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 250g
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg