Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a colorful, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious tangy sauce. Enhanced by crisp bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks, this recipe offers an irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant presentation and delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken, slice the bell peppers, and dice the onion.
- 2. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce and marinate for 15 minutes.
- 3. Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- 4. Stir-fry vegetables: Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender but crunchy.
- 5. Make the sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and pineapple juice in another bowl. Pour over the chicken and veggies.
- 6. Finish with pineapple: Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg