Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken pieces, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour. This dish not only dazzles your taste buds but also makes for an impressive centerpiece at any dinner table. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll feel like a culinary star while enjoying the delightful flavors of homemade sweet and sour chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and minced garlic for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple; stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over the chicken mixture; cook until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg