Irresistible Sweet and Sour Chicken You Can’t Resist
Experience the delightful flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken with this easy recipe.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Medium Bowl
- large bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup cornstarch for coating
For the Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
For the Sauce
- ½ cup vinegar white or apple cider
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Optional
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water for thickening
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Sauté the chopped bell peppers and onion in the same skillet until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger to prepare the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet with vegetables, pour sauce over, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add to skillet until desired thickness is achieved.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions if desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure the chicken is evenly coated with cornstarch for crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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