Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors. This easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a vibrant sauce, complemented by colorful vegetables and juicy pineapple. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight meal or impressing guests, this dish is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies for a unique twist!
Ingredients
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- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (diced)
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces (drained)
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- grated ginger
- grated garlic
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and peppers until slightly soft.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over vegetables in the pan.
- Return chicken to the pan; stir to coat evenly and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in pineapple before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the sauce.