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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Irresistibly Flavorful Sweet and Sour Chicken at Home

This Sweet and Sour Chicken blends juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple in a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup cornstarch For coating chicken
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup vinegar White or apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup ketchup For sauce base
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water Mix with cornstarch if desired
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening sauce

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Coat the chicken by placing the chicken in a bowl and tossing with cornstarch until coated.
  2. Sauté the chicken in a skillet with vegetable oil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir-fry red and green bell peppers along with onion for 3-4 minutes in the same skillet.
  4. Prepare the sauce by mixing vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  5. Combine the sautéed chicken with the stir-fried vegetables and pour the sauce over it.
  6. Add pineapple chunks and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch slurry if desired.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the chicken is well-coated in cornstarch for a crispy texture. Adjust seasonings according to taste.

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