Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings. The vibrant colors and delicious flavors of tender chicken coated in a tangy sauce will make this dish a standout on your table. Plus, it’s customizable—swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it your own! With its quick preparation and satisfying taste, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, garlic, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken. Stir gently to coat evenly and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg