Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a vibrant dish that combines crispy chicken with colorful vegetables and a tangy-sweet sauce, creating an explosion of flavors that delights the palate. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, all while evoking warm memories of shared meals. In just a short time, you can serve up this delicious meal over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cutting the chicken and dicing the vegetables.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the marinated chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onions; stir-fry until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Mix rice vinegar with remaining soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over chicken and veggies.
- Stir until well-coated, then add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg