Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers in a tangy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right into your home, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With colorful ingredients and a balance of sweet and sour flavors, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, then add pineapple chunks and sliced bell peppers. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer for an additional five minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg