Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sauce and paired with crunchy bell peppers and juicy pineapple, this dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings, effortlessly bringing everyone together at the table for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix in bell peppers and pineapple chunks; cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over chicken and veggies in the skillet.
- Simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg