Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that beautifully balances tangy and sweet flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a vibrant sauce, complemented by colorful vegetables and juicy pineapple. In just 20 minutes, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve this flavorful dish over rice or noodles for a complete dinner experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced)
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 432 g canned pineapple pieces (drained; reserve the juice)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in the same pan for about 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan along with sautéed vegetables; pour sauce over everything.
- Add drained pineapple pieces; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg