Description
Sweet Sour Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine to your dining table in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken pieces tossed with colorful bell peppers and sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sour. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish not only looks stunning but also delights the palate with its burst of flavors. Serve it over jasmine rice or in fresh lettuce wraps for a fun and satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Red and green bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform cubes and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until they soften (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple chunks and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize the vegetables based on your preference; snap peas or broccoli work well. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.