Description
This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a delightful fusion of tangy and sweet flavors that will bring joy to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a vibrant sauce, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade meal that’s better than takeout. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste—this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 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 tin pineapple pieces, drained (reserve the juice)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté sliced onion and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and reserved pineapple juice.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture along with drained pineapple pieces.
- Stir gently to coat; simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance your dish, consider adding broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and check all ingredients for gluten content.