Description
Sweet and sour chicken is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends the tang of vinegar with the sweetness of sugar. Tender, juicy chicken pieces are coated in a glossy orange sauce, creating a culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to customize and serves as an ideal centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Add chopped bell peppers and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch slurry; pour into the skillet.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg