Description
Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy and sweet sauce, making it a favorite for many.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until they are tender.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Chinese Cuisine