Description
Dive into the delightful world of flavors with this Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe, a perfect balance of tangy and sweet that will please the whole family. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch shell, vibrant bell peppers, and juicy pineapple, this dish is both comforting and satisfying. It’s quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces, drained
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden. Remove from wok.
- In the same wok, stir-fry onions and bell peppers until tender.
- Mix ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and reserved pineapple juice in a bowl. Pour into the wok.
- Add chicken and pineapple; toss until well-coated and heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg