Sweet and Sour Chicken
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade sweet and sour chicken that brings the perfect balance of tangy pineapple, succulent chicken, and a hint of soy sauce. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this dish is ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, guaranteed to impress with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Wash and chop all vegetables.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add pineapple and marinated chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and water. Pour into the skillet once the chicken is ready.
- Stir everything together until coated in sauce; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg