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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Irresistible Sweet and Sour Chicken You’ll Crave Again!

A crowd-pleasing Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe that balances tangy, sweet, and savory notes for an unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup cornstarch For coating the chicken

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For frying the chicken
  • 1 large red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium onion Chopped

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup vinegar White or apple cider
  • ¼ cup ketchup For sweetness and tang
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¾ cup sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • to taste salt For seasoning
  • to taste pepper For seasoning

For Thickening (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mix with water for thickening
  • 2 tablespoon water For mixing with cornstarch

For Garnish (Optional)

  • to taste chopped green onions For garnish

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the coated chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  • In the same skillet, add additional vegetable oil and stir-fry the chopped bell peppers and onion for about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until dissolved.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and stir well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • If desired, combine cornstarch with water, pour into the skillet, and cook until thickened.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is well-coated with cornstarch for a crispy exterior. Use fresh vegetables for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Crowd-Pleaser, Easy Dinner, Healthy Dinner, quick meal, Sweet and Sour Chicken
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