Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that balances tangy flavors with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal in just 45 minutes. The combination of juicy pineapple, savory sauce, and colorful bell peppers creates a visually stunning and flavorful dish that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the sweetness to suit your tastes. Serve it over rice or noodles, and enjoy a comforting family dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Grated ginger and garlic
- Pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Coat diced chicken in a mixture of cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken until golden brown but not fully cooked.
- Sauté sliced onion and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients, pour into skillet, and simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg