Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy sauce made from ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar, all complemented by colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, but it’s also customizable to suit your family’s taste preferences. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 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
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper; coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry coated chicken in batches until golden brown; set aside.
- Stir-fry onions and bell peppers in the same pan for about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
- Combine fried chicken with vegetables; pour the sauce over and add pineapple.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg