Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe, a perfect harmony of tangy and sweet that will elevate your family dinners or casual gatherings. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, and enveloped in a rich sauce featuring juicy pineapple. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this dish is a healthier alternative to takeout that everyone will love. Pair it with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless chicken breast, diced
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 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
- Grated ginger and garlic
- 432 g tin pineapple pieces (drained)
Instructions
- Coat diced chicken in salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown (8–10 minutes). Set aside on paper towels.
- In the same pan, stir-fry onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour into the pan with vegetables.
- Add fried chicken back into the pan; stir to coat. Heat through for an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Customize the vegetables by adding broccoli or snap peas.