Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe, a delicious stir-fry that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your dining table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken coated in a crispy layer and tossed with colorful vegetables and juicy pineapple. The combination of tangy vinegar and sweet pineapple creates a delightful balance that will impress your family and guests alike. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal veggies, this meal is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken, onion, bell peppers, ginger, and garlic.
- Coat the diced chicken with cornstarch in a mixing bowl until evenly covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then fry the coated chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté the onion and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and reserved pineapple juice in a small bowl.
- Return fried chicken to the wok with sautéed vegetables; pour over the sauce and stir gently. Add pineapple pieces last and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg