Description
Discover the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with this quick and easy Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights, this vibrant dish features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple all coated in a delicious homemade sauce. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that will satisfy the whole family. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete dinner that rivals takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 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
- 432 g canned pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Rinse chicken, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown (8–10 minutes) and set aside.
- Stir-fry sliced onion and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic; add to the pan.
- Return chicken and add pineapple; stir to coat everything in sauce and heat through (3–5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 250g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for better flavor. Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference or what's available in your kitchen.